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Castine Exhibit Talk Explores History of Fish and Ships
June 14, 2019
Join the Castine Historical Society on Tuesday, June 25 at 5:00 p.m. for a free behind-the-scenes exhibit talk to be held at the Abbott School gallery, 17 School Street, Castine. The program delves into the back-story and . . . read more »
Exciting New Exhibit Debuts on Castine’s Hidden History of Ships and Shipping
May 6, 2019
In early June, the Castine Historical Society will debut its newest seasonal exhibition, Risky Business: Square-Rigged Ships and Salted Fish. Visitors to the exhibition may arrive with notions of a romantic seafaring life, but they will instead . . . read more »
2019 Historical Society Internship on the Maine Coast
March 21, 2019
The Castine Historical Society offers a graduate level internship for a student enrolled in a Master's degree or Ph.D. program in a museum studies, history, public history, archival science or related field. The internship commitment is 30 . . . read more »
Castine History Partners Launches Virtual Tour
March 12, 2019
Castine is a town rich in historic sites. When visitors wander through town, they might wonder what happened in this building or site. In Castine, just about anything could have happened from a Dutch raid on a . . . read more »
Castine Historical Society Opens Downtown Christmas Pop-Up Shop For Small Business Saturday
November 16, 2018
Castine, Maine: Castine is a great place for holiday shopping this year, with several new stores opening downtown, along with other businesses hosting pop-up shops. The Castine Historical Society is joining the excitement with their own Christmas . . . read more »
A German Christmas Horn Concert: Remembering Hessians at Fort George
November 7, 2018
To honor the Revolutionary German troops at Fort George, a concert of 18th century horn music will take place at the Trinitarian Congregational Church, 69 Main St, Castine on Monday, December 3 at 3:00 p.m. The concert . . . read more »
From Land, to Sea – The Castine Historical Society Hosts “Friendraiser” Dinner
September 25, 2018
Castine, Maine: Castine is a community that celebrates its bountiful harvest from land and sea. With that in mind, the Castine Historical Society is hosting a three-course dinner with two wine courses at The Manor Inn at . . . read more »
Fort George Revolutionary War Encampment September 8-9
August 23, 2018
Castine, Maine: During the weekend of September 8-9, Castine’s Revolutionary War fort will come alive with an encampment hosted by Friends of Castine Fortifications and the 74th Highlanders. The encampment will be open for visitors from 9:00 . . . read more »
Castine Historical Society’s Annual Meeting and Talk Open to All
August 10, 2018
The Castine Historical Society’s 2018 Annual Meeting and Program will be held on Wednesday August 22, at 4 PM. in the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Castine at 86 Court Street in Castine. The meeting is free and open . . . read more »
2018 Historical Society Internship on the Maine Coast
February 13, 2018
The Castine Historical Society offers an internship opportunity for a graduate student enrolled in a museum studies, public history, archival science or related Master’s degree or Ph.D. program. The internship is full time (35 hours per week) . . . read more »
