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  • 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…

  • House Tour Homeowners and Sponsors

    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.

  • Beth Weiss is CIHS’s New Administrative Coordinator

    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.

  • New Exhibit coming in 2024

    The Exhibit Committee is hard at work developing, designing, researching, creating, and ultimately hanging the new exhibit set to open in July 2024. The exhibit will describe the evolution of Chebeague – the place we call home – from its indigenous roots to the present, and it will show how the ability of the inhabitants…