Walker's Point!

Walker's Point, the summer home of former president George H. W. Bush, is perhaps the biggest tourist attraction in the town of Kennebunkport. Every year, thousands of tourist come to Kennebunkport to get a glimpse of the former president. The King's Point Inn would like to take this opportunity to give some of the history of Walker's Point to our friends and guests.
Walker's Point is a peninsula that was originally named Flying Point, because many sea birds lived and perched there. The name then changed to Point Vesuvius and became a popular summer spot, for it's paths, coves and ocean views. In the late 1800's, the 11-acre property was acquired by the Kennebunkport Sea Shore Company, and was named Damon's Park, after Samuel Damon, the Boston agent of the company.
Damon's Park continued to be open to the public until it was purchased in 1902 by a wealthy St. Louis dry goods merchant named David Davis "D. D." Walker, and his son George "Bert" Walker. Two family cottages were built on the property.
After D. D. and his wife (and later Bert and his wife) passed away, Walker's Point was kept in the family by inheritance. The ownership of the property was passed to Bert's daughter, Dorothy Walker Bush, the mother of George H. W. Bush.
George H.W. Bush has been to Walker's Point every summer of his life but once-when he was serving in the Navy in 1944-and he considers this area his "anchor to windward". In 2009, friends and family honored the former president by erecting a monument, a 6,000-lb Navy anchor, located across the cove from Walker's Point on Ocean Avenue.
We hope you enjoyed this brief history of Walker's Point. The King's Port Inn has availability for the month of June. We have premium King or 2 Queen rooms for as low as $119 a night. Each room includes free continental breakfast, free wi fi, and free parking. To make a reservation, please call us at 1-800-286-5767. We hope to hear from you.
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The Month of June!

We at the King's Port Inn hope everybody is enjoying the month of June! It is truly a special month in Maine. It marks the beginning of the summer season, and the relaxation of many Mainers and tourist alike. Also, the days are longer, the sun is shining and warmth is in the air. So, in celebration of June, the King's Port Inn would like to share some interesting facts of the month of June:
June is the sixth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars. It is one of four months which have 30 days. June contains the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, and the Winter solstice in the Southern Hemispher. The official beginning of summer is June 21st. The offical beginning of winter begins June 1st(Souther Hemispher).
In the start of June, the sun rises in the constellation of Taurus; at the end of June, the sun rises in the constellation of Gemini.
The Latin name for June is Junius. In mythology, the month is named after the Roman goddess Juno, the goddess of marraige and the wife of the supreme deity Jupiter. In ancient Rome, the month of June was considered inauspicious for marriage.
There are many holidays and observations in the month of June. There is Armed Forces Day and St. Jean Baptiste Day in Canada. There is father's day, and flag day in the United States. There are religious holidays such as Lajkonik, celebrated in Krakow, Poland on the first Thursday of the month.
There is also Feast of the Ascension, on June 9th, for Christians.
Also, let's not forget the Great American Backyard Campout Day on June 15th, and National Flip Flop Day on June 17th!
The King's Port Inn has availability for the month of June. We have premium rooms with King beds for only $119 a night. We also have Jacuzzi Suites with King beds for only $159. Each room includes a free continental breakfast, free wi fi, and free parking. Please call us at 1-800-286-5767 for more informtion. Have a happy June!
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Launch! A Maritme Festival

The King's Port Inn would like to inform our guests and friends of an upcoming Maritime Festival called "Launch!". Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, the event will celebrate the community's rich maritime history. It starts on Friday, June 17th, and ends on Sunday, June 19th. It will feature fresh local seafood, nautical history and many activities located throughout town. Here's a sample of some of the events:
Captain's Cook-Off: Local chefs will turn Maine ingredients into gourmet food, and a winner will be crowned. The contest is open to all, and awards will be presented for the best chowdah, blueberry dessert, and maple dish. Those who don't want to cook can taste all the entries and vote for the winners.
Rock the Boat: A special VIP after-party which will feature live music, a champagne toast, creative cocktails and small bites of delicious food on board one of our local vessels. It will take place on Saturday night, from 8-11pm.
River Lights Boat Parade: A boat parade featuring sparkling lights and fun decorations! Taking place Saturday night, after sunset.
Lobster Bake: Lobster served on red and white tablecloths, along with corn and blueberry pie, all eaten along our working waterfront. Fun for the whole family. From 4-7pm on Saturday.
There will many other special events taking place that weekend. Please contact the Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce at 207-967-0857. Or, e-mail them at members@gokennebunks.com.
The King's Port Inn does have availability for the weekend of June 17th through the 19th. We have Royal King Jacuzzi suites for only $179 a night.
We also have Luxury King suites for only $219 a night. All rooms include a free continental breakfast each morning, free wi fi, and free parking. Please call us at 1-800-286-5767 to make a reservation. We look forward to hearing from you.
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June Activities

We at the King's Port Inn want to wish everybody a happy June! The warm weather, the sun shining, the fresh air, makes June a beautiful time in Maine. It also marks the beginning of the summer season which means plenty of activites to do. We hope you all get a chance to get out and enjoy some activities. Here are a few that are taking place in June:
The Chamber of Commerce's 27th annual Golf Tournament on Monday, June 27th, at the Webhannet Golf Club in Kennebunk. It will be a great afternoon of golf, dinner and awards. Registration is open to everybody with the tournament starting at 12pm. Contests will be held throughout the afternoon with awards, raffles and lots of great prizes from local businesses. This is a great excuss to get out of the office and enjoy an afternoon of golf! For more information, please contact the Chamber of Commerce at 207-967-0857.
The First Families Museum, located at 8 Main St., Kennebunkport, Maine. This is Maine's only George H. W. Bush exhibit. It is a one room exhibit, filled with a permanent photo timeline of President George H. W. Bush's life in and out of the White House. The gallery also features rotating collections of Bush memorabilia and artifacts. The museum is open Memorial Day through Columbus Day, from 10am-4pm. For more information, please call 207-967-2751.
The Village Art Walk. This is a fee self-guided walking tour of art galleries, studios and organizations of Kennebunk's lower village and Dock Square. It starts on Friday, June 10th, from 5-7pm. Admission to all galleries is free and open to the public. A wonderful opportunity to view a wide variety of paintings, sculptures and hand-crafted jewelry. For more information, please contact the Chamber of Commerce at 207-967-0857.
The King's Port Inn has availability for the month of June. We have premium rooms with king beds starting at $119 a night. We have Jacuzzi suites with king beds starting at $159. Each room includes a free continental breakfast, free wi fi, and free parking. You can call us at 800-286-5767, we would be happy to make a reservation for you.
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