Welcome to Augusta
Colonial Theater
Our mission is to restore and operate the historic Colonial Theater in the downtown of Augusta, Maine as an arts and cultural center for the artistic, educational, and charitable benefit of the community.
Get To Know Us
About Us
The Colonial is a signature landmark of Downtown Augusta and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Beginning with silent films and vaudeville acts, the Colonial served as a beacon for culture for the entire Kennebec Valley region from 1913 to 1969. In the 1990s, after many years of neglect, the building was saved from demolition by concerned citizens who became the nonprofit’s founding members.
We Need You
Get Involved
Are you looking for a way to get involved? The Colonial Theater needs YOU! Volunteer opportunities vary from physical labor (cleaning, construction, etc.) to helping out with events, tours, and outreach. When specific opportunities are needed, they will be announced below and on our Facebook page. You can also can send us an email with your contact information, skills and experience, and available time commitment and we will be in touch. As always, thank you for your support!
What’s Going On
Latest News
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Augusta Colonial Theater Casting Call
We’re documenting the special role the historic Colonial Theater played in Augusta’s history and we want to hear YOUR story. Our goal is to compile a short film and a number of short videos to document community memories – YOUR memories. Click on the title for more information.
Kennebec Historical Society Features ACT’s Silent Movie Festival
The recent Augusta Colonial Theater’s Silent Movie Festival was featured in the July-August 2023 issue of Kennebec Current, a publication of the Kennebec Historical Society – click the link in the story to read the full article.
In the News … Maine Silent Movie Festival Something to Talk About
Both the Kennebec Journal and Sun Journal featured the Colonial Theater’s upcoming Silent Movie Festival. Click the link in the summary to read the entire article.
Echos Of The Past
Events
The Augusta Colonial Theater hosted its first event in over 53 years and we are scheduling events for the near future. We are proud to present events and entertainment such as live theater, concerts, seminars, digital film, holiday events and much more. Join us as we celebrate the revival of this historic landmark known as the Colonial Theater in downtown Augusta, Maine.
We Need You
Get Involved
With your support, we can make the Augusta Colonial Theater better than ever before.
Augusta Colonial Theater
139 Water St, Augusta, ME 04330
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