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Historical Societies

Historical Societies play important roles in communities, storing the collective memories of current and past residents and offering a glimpse of the past events that have impacted and determined the community’s development and identity.

Our People

Some of our talented people working in this area.

 
Betsy Walker
North Haven Historical Preservation Fellow
 
Lana Cannon
Matinicus School and Historical Preservation Fellow
 

Galleries

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Community Pride

An island historical society is more than an important source of information; it's also the foundation of community pride.  Often run by volunteers and operating primarily during the summer tourist season, island-based historical societies have unique needs, and deal with sensitive materials that require expert care and knowledge.  The Island Institute is committed to helping islanders involved in their historical societies gain the expertise and materials necessary to preserve a record of these fascinating communities.

Publications & Links

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small document icon An Extra Set of Hands
 Chebeague Island Historical Society
 Eighth Maine Regiment Memorial
 Vinalhaven Historical Society

News

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May 14, 2008 | Long Island Community Planning Fellow Placement Opportunity
May 14, 2008 | Matinicus Island Education and Historical Preservation Fellow Placement Opportunity
May 14, 2008 | North Haven Historical Preservation Fellow Placement Opportunity

In Working Waterfront

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