News
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 »
Castine Historical Society Receives Maine Preservation Honor Award
December 1, 2017
The Castine Historical Society has been recognized for its preservation and restoration of a Greek revival house erected in 1850 by Samuel P. Grindle, a ship carpenter. Maine Preservation’s coveted Honor Award recognizes excellence in historic preservation . . . read more »
