Our mission is to restore and operate the historic Colonial Theater in downtown Augusta, Maine, as an arts and cultural center for the artistic, educational, and charitable benefit of the community.
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Check out our stage area restoration and expansion progress under the 'Restoration in Action' section of our restoration page! Also see the timeline to review all the work that has been completed thus far. |
We are in the process of applying for federal funding for cleanup of environmental toxins that were identified on site including asbestos-containing materials, lead-based paints and soil contaminants including lead and coal ash. The public has the right to request access to the grant application and environmental assessment reports and to provide public comment. Please use this link to request documentation or provide feedback on the cleanup efforts or overall redevelopment project. The reports can either be sent to you digitally or are available for review, by appointment, at the Augusta Colonial Theater. |
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ABOUT US
Get to Know UsThe Augusta Colonial Theater is a signature landmark of Downtown Augusta, Maine, 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. 
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Colonial Theater Building Exterior, 1938, Augusta Historical Society
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What's Going On
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RESTORATION
The Augusta Colonial Theater’s Doors & Windows Restoration Project was funded by Maine Development Foundation’s RevitalizeME Gen2 subgrant program, which was funded by the Historic Preservation Fund as administered by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior. Additional grant and individual funding was also received from the Davis Family Foundation; Maine Preservation, through a 1772 Foundation grant; Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust; and Evelyn Hunt on behalf of the Randy Mackay Trust. COLONIAL
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**NOTE: under construction!! Not all items are posted yet, but those that are listed can be ordered. Our online store features a wide variety of Augusta Colonial Theater wearables, such as t-shirts, hoodies, fleeces, and hats, as well as gear such as bags and blankets. Sizes range from infant to adult, including plus sizes. Items are screen printed or embroidered locally. Item orders can be picked up or shipped. As items are made to order locally, there is a 3-4 week lead time on orders. 
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EVENTS & INFO
In 2022 the Augusta Colonial Theater hosted its first ticketed entertainment event in over 53 years. Although not yet operational, we are scheduling small events for the near future. Join us as we celebrate the revival of this historic landmark known as the Augusta Colonial Theater in downtown Augusta, Maine. Click on links below for UPCOMING EVENTS, VENUE & INFO, our FACEBOOK page, or to see a photo GALLERY of past events. LATEST NEWS
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