Upta Camp
Maine camps are as much a tradition as they are a place.
They are the embodiment of leisure and sport. But most importantly, Maine camps are an immense cultural resource deeply intertwined with the state’s natural resources. This exhibition will investigate the rise of Maine’s sporting and leisure camp tradition and how the state’s inland waterways have contributed to its popularity.
Visitors will discover the various forms of transportation used to get individuals and families to rural camp locations—including lake-bound steamers; the types of activities available to visitors at camps, such as fishing and canoeing; and the architecture and amenities created by camps and their proprietors to produce a uniquely Maine experience.
April 5, 2024–October 19, 2025
