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  • January 2025 Newsletter

    January 2025 Newsletter

    Happy Holidays to everyone! We are looking forward to many wonderful things in 2025. We have a new mystery photo and other news for January. Read more in our newsletter.

  • Our Annual Appeal is Live!

    Our Annual Appeal is Live!

    Donating members are the backbone of CIHS. Please join us as a new or returning member.

  • 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

    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.