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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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House Tour Homeowners and Sponsors
The House Tour was a resounding success thanks to the homeowners and sponsors who gave so generously. Click on the title to see who helped.
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Beth Weiss is CIHS’s New Administrative Coordinator
We are excited to welcome Beth Weiss as our Administrative Coordinator. Beth is a Chebeague resident and brings great operations experience and a wonderful level of energy to this new position. Her family has deep roots here and she is excited to be involved in the historical context of life on Chebeague.
