The Granite Art Garden Center for Art , History , and Sustainability
Granite Museum Deer Isle
Maine Granite Industry Historical Society , Seal Cove
Preserves the history and art of the granite quarrying industry , which boomed in the 19th century . Visitors can learn about the unique geology of Sullivan , traditional stone working techniques , the quarrymen ’ s lifestyles , and how quarrying & stone working are important industries today . The Garden also preserves a family legacy and the Back-to-the-Land movement of the 1960 and 70s . Offers trails for biking , walking and skiing ; demonstrations ; museum exhibits ; live music ; art openings ; classes ; and tours . The Garden also offers artist-in-residence programs and internships in forestry , recreation , gardening , historic blacksmithing , woodworking , and stoneworking .
Preserves the history , practices , and trade of traditional granite quarrying on Mount Desert Island and in Maine .
The Society houses hundreds of the tools used by the quarrymen , blacksmiths , stone cutters and stone carvers ; over 350 historic photos , company ledgers , books , Union badges and constitutions ; and the largest collection of books relating to the granite industry and family genealogy writings from the families of the men who worked the quarries .
Scenic Byways
Bold Coast Scenic Byway
A 125-mile coastal route that invites visitors to explore the culture , history , wildlife , and rugged beauty of DownEast Maine , including seaside fishing villages , National Historic Districts , important sites of the American Revolution , forests , rivers , coastal cliffs and beaches , and wild blueberry barrens .
Black Woods Scenic Byway
12.5-mile route winding through rugged glacially formed lakes and erratic boulders , and provides plenty of access to fishing , swimming , paddling , and rugged hiking trails with panoramic vistas toward the Atlantic Ocean . The Maine Department of Transportation and Bureau of Parks and Lands have completed extensive upgrades to trailheads , boat launches , and camping areas along the scenic byway .
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