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Chebeague Island Historical Society
Sharing Chebeague’s History is our passion
Latest News and Events
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Donna Damon and Karen Rea Presentation January 18
On Saturday, January 18, The Chebeague Island Historical Society collaborates with the Long Island Historical Society to create a program discussing the many family connections between Long and Chebeague. All are welcome! Be prepared to be surprised! We hope you Zoom in!
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A Plea from the Cookbook Committee
The CIHS Cookbook Committee is looking for YOUR recipes for a new island cookbook.
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Donna Damon to present via Zoom on January 18
Donna Damon will give a Zoom lecture on the familial connections between Chebeague and Long Island on January 18th at 11 a.m.
Letters from the Board Leadership
Our Past Exhibits
The following items provide a peek into the exhibits that have been shown at the museum. To see our latest exhibit please visit us at the museum.
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2023 Growing Up On Chebeague
Growing up on Chebeague showed what life on the island is like. Page through the interactive journey showing the contents of the exhibit.
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2018 – 2019 Chebeague and Maritime Enterprise
This exhibit explored many of the different ways in which, over the centuries, Chebeaguers have earned their livelihood from the sea. We introduced just some of…
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2016 & 2017 Chebeague’s Domestic Architecture 1750-1890
The Museum’s 2016-2017 exhibit explored the residential architecture of the island during the first century and a half of its permanent settlement. Great Chebeague Island has…