137 South Road, Chebeague Island, ME 04017

+1(207)-846-5237

Welcome to the
Chebeague Island Historical Society

Sharing Chebeague’s History is our passion

Latest News and Events



  • 2024 was a big year for CIHS. Together, with our members, volunteers, and the support of our island community, we achieved several important milestones. Our work will continue in 2025.

  • I would like to thank you for making our 2024 House Tour comeback such an amazing success. Attendance surpassed our optimistic projections.

  • Last fall our community-wide survey provided CIHS insight on our past, and current efforts along with suggestions for the future of the organization. We received 190 responses with recommendations for exhibits and programs, increasing our value to the community.  ​Half of the respondents were seasonal residents, over a third were year-round residents and close to…

About Us

The Chebeague Island Historical Society

The Historical Society began in 1984 with the idea to preserve island artifacts for future generations. More than 30 people joined together to found the Society and to make it what it is today.

Through the years the Society has acquired numerous artifacts, pictures, and documents. All these items have found a home in the old district 9 schoolhouse which was renovated to become the museum.