Annual Appeal
2024 was an important year for the Historical Society. We made many changes preparing for a more dynamic future. You can read more here in our letter from the president. Don’t forget the Annual Appeal; you can donate here. Your membership and sustaining donations are the fuel that keeps CIHS running. We depend 100% on community support.
Gift Shop News
A Heartfelt Thank You
We would like to extend our deepest thanks to everyone who supported us by attending our exhibit and shopping at our retail store this year. Your patronage helps us continue our mission and serve the greater island community.
A special shout-out to our incredible volunteers who helped make this year’s exhibit, the store operations, and the 2024 house tour a success. We couldn’t have done it without you!
Volunteer Opportunities for 2025
Looking ahead to 2025, we’re excited to welcome new volunteers and team members. We have opportunities for:
· Store Volunteers: 3 hours per week
· Paid Positions: 2-3 days per week
If you or someone you know is interested in joining our dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you! Click here to fill out our form to express interest. Please share these opportunities with your family and friends.
Thank you again for your continued support—we look forward to another great year ahead!
January Mystery Photo
Where is this house? Who lives there now? Who was the first owner? Extra credit – Can you identify any of the people in the photo? Email : [email protected] with your answers!
December Mystery Photo Revealed!
Susan Nielsen from Florida correctly identified the December Mystery Photo as the former home of her grandparents Louis and Laura Hamilton, which was also the home of her brother, Steve Hamilton. She had a similar photo on her wall in Florida! It was sold to the Hinchman family in 2015 after Steve’s death. The photo had been sent to the CIHS by a descendant of the Hallcrow family who wondered if the cottage still stood. They owned the cottage from 1921-1943 when they sold the cottage it to the Hamiltons. They bought it from the original owners, the Bishops who built the cottage c. 1895.