Re|Sounding exhibition at the Maine Maritime Museum:

Malene Djenaba Barnett, Gabriel Frey, Daniel Minter, Antonio Rocha, Nyugen E. Smith

The Maine Maritime Museum, Bath, Maine | November 15, 2025 – 2027

Re|Sounding takes its name from the maritime practice of “sounding,” the act of measuring water depth to guide a ship safely forward. Through this exhibition, Maine Maritime Museum seeks to re-examine its understanding of Maine’s maritime past by placing Indigenous and Black voices at the center of the story. Developed by humanities scholars and community leaders in partnership with museum curators, the exhibition explores Wabanaki and Black maritime history and culture while acknowledging the work still ahead. It represents a moment of reflection and a renewed commitment to collecting, presenting, and sharing Maine’s maritime heritage in a responsible and inclusive way.

Drawing on newly uncovered archival materials, the exhibit highlights overlooked histories of Indigenous and Black maritime communities—honoring their resilience and traditions while recognizing the broader legacy of colonization and enslavement. Historic artifacts will be presented alongside works by contemporary Black and Wabanaki artists, creating space for conversation about how the past continues to shape the present and encouraging visitors to imagine a more just and equitable future.