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  • December 2024 Newsletter

    December 2024 Newsletter

    We have a lot of news this month in the December Newsletter including our Annual Appeal and of course, we have a new mystery photo.

  • Museum Shop Holiday Hours

    Museum Shop Holiday Hours

    class=”has-text-align-center has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-964e3cb1feeb371901d61d050d2f0203″ style=”line-height:0″>Saturday, November 30*, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm *giftwrapping available Thursday, December 12, 5:00 to 7:30 pm Sunday, December 15, 1:00 to 4:00 pm Storewide sale 20%-30% off; some exclusions apply The Exhibit is open when our Shop is open! Shop us on Small Business Saturday!

  • NEH Chair Shelly Lowe Visits Chebeague Island Historical Society

    NEH Chair Shelly Lowe Visits Chebeague Island Historical Society

    On September 6th, key figures including Shelly Lowe from the National Endowment for the Humanities visited the Chebeague Island Historical Society. They engaged with local members and explored an exhibit on the island’s evolution, learning about its Indigenous history and adaptations to tourism, showcasing the resilience of Maine’s island communities.

  • Two Cappys!

    Two Cappys!

    Thanks, everyone, for joining our Harvest Open House on the 20th. It was great to see Islanders drop in for a bite to eat, a visit to the exhibit and some holiday shopping at our store. A bright spot was a visit from the two Cappys: Cappy Leonard and Cappy Dyer.

  • New Cookbook Coming!

    New Cookbook Coming!

    >Chebeague Island Historical Society is excited to announce that we are compiling recipes for a new Chebeague cookbook! We hope everyone will contribute. All are welcome.  We will print at least one recipe from each person who submits. While it is not required, we hope that many of you will write something about the significance…

  • November 2024 Newsletter

    November 2024 Newsletter

    It’s hard to believe that it’s that time of year again, where we say goodbye to our summer neighbors and wish them well till the spring, safe travels. We are so grateful for all of the support and feedback we received this year and CIHS will be busy this winter while you are gone, with…