Brandon Bies, deputy superintendent at Acadia National park, speaks during Pints for a Purpose in 2023.

Gather around the fireplace, sip a beer, and hear stories about the history and future of Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island.

The 2025 season for Pints of a Purpose will kick off on Thursday, May 29 at 5 p.m. with James Francis Jr., the Penobscot Nation’s Tribal Historian. We will gather in the main lodge each Thursday of the season for an informative talk and discussion, camaraderie, and delicious refreshments.

This free series is co-hosted by Friends of Acadia & Terramor Outdoor Resort. All are welcome to attend and $1 of every beer purchased benefits Friends of Acadia!

5 p.m. Thursdays
May 29-October 16, 2025

2025 Speaker Lineup

*Additional speakers to be added!

May 29 – James Francis Jr., Penobscot Nation’s Tribal Historian
June 5 – Brian Hendricks and Eric Stiles talk partnerships in the NPS
June 12 – Jim Wright and the Real James Bond
June 19 – Juneteenth
June 26 –
July 3 –
July 10 –
July 17 –
July 24 –
July 31 –
August 7 –
August 14 –
August 21 –
August 28 –
September 4 –
September 11 –
September 18 –
September 25 –
October 2 –
October 9 –
October 16 –