You're Cordially Invited to the BTM Garden Party An Exclusive Evening Celebrating Culture, Preservation & Purpose
Hosted by Black Travel Maine (BTM)
Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Boothbay, Maine
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of elegance, impact, and community in one of Maine’s most beautiful settings. This exclusive garden party will support Black Travel Maine’s inaugural preservation campaign to produce the state’s first Cultural Tourism Brochure—a historic guide highlighting Black American landmarks and untold stories across Maine.
Enjoy:
Live jazz under the summer sky
Wine, beer, and curated refreshments
A private guided garden tour
Our signature “Best Hat” contest
A silent auction featuring original works by local artists
A preview of Maine’s rich but overlooked cultural history
This intimate affair is by invitation only and will convene a powerful group of cultural leaders, philanthropists, and changemakers committed to shaping a more inclusive future for Maine.
Event proceeds will directly support:
The design, research, and printing of the Cultural Tourism Brochure.
Historical documentation of sites like Malaga Island, the Hideaway Inn, and more.
Research into previously redlined maps and towns bearing offensive names—potentially linked to historic freedom routes.
Attire: Garden Party Chic w/ hats
RSVP by: July 15, 2025
Contact: Lisa P. Jones lisa@blacktravelmaine.com
800-790-4519
Space is limited. We encourage early confirmation.
