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Living History

One of the great aspects of a local historical society is that the members and volunteers can support the mission by pursuing their own historical interests.  For example, through the nearly 40-year history of the current version of the Castine Historical Society, a series of energetic volunteers . . . read more »


Social distancing at Castine Selectboard meeting March 16. Courtesy PenBay Press

The Castine Covid-19 Collection

The Castine COVID-19 Collection project seeks to gather our individual and collective experiences during this world-wide historical moment. The resulting archive will stand as part of the story of how Castine, its residents, organizations, businesses, and families coped. Read more » about “The Castine Covid-19 Collection”

Castine Historical Society campus with cyclists

2021 Season Updates

The staff and board continue to monitor the Covid-19 pandemic and its effects on small museums and historical societies.  Please check here often as we announce our 2021 season plans, as well as on the individual event pages of this website.  You can also email us or call us at (207) 326-4118. Read more » about “2021 Season Updates”

Upcoming Events

  • Voting Down the Rose: Maine's Fight for Woman Suffrage

    Voting Down the Rose: Maine's Fight for Woman Suffrage

    Apr 29, 2021, 4:30 PM
  • Deborah Pulliam Memorial Lecture with Lincoln Paine

    Deborah Pulliam Memorial Lecture with Lincoln Paine

    Jul 15, 2021, 7:00 PM
  • Maritime Concert with Castlebay

    Maritime Concert with Castlebay

    Aug 5, 2021, 6:00 PM
  • Annual Meeting and Program

    Annual Meeting and Program

    Aug 19, 2021, 4:00 PM
  • Maine’s Mid-Century Moment: Castine’s Katharine Butler Hathaway

    Maine’s Mid-Century Moment: Castine’s Katharine Butler Hathaway

    Aug 24, 2021, 7:00 PM
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Castine Historical Society

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13 and 17 School Street
Castine, Maine 04421

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