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Rubicon Playhouse (Our Lady of Mercy Roman Catholic Church)
Keywords: Architecture
Description: The building (1936) is built in shape of a cross. For 33 years (1936-1969) it was served by priests from Holy Name Catholic Church in Machias. It was founded by the Sullivan Family, which owned the railroad to Machiasport. Theatre of Rubicon Players, Down River Theatre Co., and Machias High School Drama. Four musical shows each summer (Down River Theatre), four non-musical plays (including plays for children) during winters (Rubicon Players), and school plays. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.]
Location: Across the street from Hillgrove Community Hall and next door to Congregational Church's parish house and two doors from the Congregational Church. Route 1-A, Whitneyville 04654
Open to the Public?: Yes
Quantity Site can Accommodate: 100
Bus Tours Welcome?: Yes
Dates Open: Summer: weekend eves + Sunday Matinee Winter: weekend eves + Sunday Matinee
Hours Open: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. evening plays + 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday matinees (afternoon)
Admission Fee?: Yes; $4.00 or $5.00 adults, discount senior citizens and children
Items for Sale: Food and Beverages. One dinner-theatre, but usually only at intermission.
Are there Photo Restrictions?: Yes
Is there a Host(ess) Available?: No
Advance Notice Required: two weeks notice, please.
Responsible Organization: Holy Name Catholic Church, , Machias, ME 04654; Phone: 255-3731
Whitneyville Congregational Church
Keywords: Architecture, Reenactment
Description: On the National Register of Historic Sites. Italianate building (1869-1875) by architect William C. Bowker. During summers, evening services include special music and reenacting of First Ladies (Martha Washington, Mary Todd Lincoln, Edith Roosevelt, etc.). [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.]
Location: Route 1-A and Washington Street, Whitneyville 04654
Open to the Public?: Yes
Quantity Site can Accommodate: 100
Bus Tours Welcome?: Yes
Dates Open: Year round on Sundays
Hours Open: Apr-Jun and Sep-Dec 25: 9 am-10 am; Jul and Aug: 7-9 pm
Items for Sale: none
Is there a Host(ess) Available?: No
Advance Notice Required: Two week's notice, please.
Responsible Organization: Whitneyville Congregational Church, Post Office, Machias, ME 04654; Phone: 259-2088
Whitneyville Public Library (Whitneyville Schoolhouse)
Keywords: Architecture, Genealogy Resource, History Resource
Description: Two-story schoolhouse (1868), genealogical resource (Washington County's Library Historical Agency). One of few existing two-room schoolhouses in Washington County. It contains records for birth, marriages, and deaths of many towns from Jonesboro west to Steuben, plus 500 books on Maine and New Brunswick history, as well as local history. (Until New Route One was built, Route 1-A was the Main Street Whitneyville. Here, a train connected Bangor with Calais via Jonesboro, Whitneyville, and Machias.)
Location: On hill, 1/2 block north of U.S. Route 1-A. Whitneyville 04654
Open to the Public?: Yes
Quantity Site can Accommodate: 20
Bus Tours Welcome?: Yes
Dates Open: All year round - Closed Fridays, Sunday and 10 legal holidays.
Hours Open: Mon, Wed: 1-4 and 7-9pm; Tue, Thur: 1 to 4 pm; Sat: 1-3 pm
Items for Sale: June-September : Whatnot Craft Shop sells local crafts, foods, and "nearly new" books. (2nd floor; books and crafts)
Is there a Host(ess) Available?: No
Advance Notice Required: With two weeks notice, one of the Librarians or Trustees will host/ guide
Responsible Organization: Whitneyville Library Association Inc.PO Box 478, Machias, ME 04654; Phone: 255-8077
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