News
Growing Up in Castine in Their Own Words: Castine Historical Society Debuts Stories of Christmases Past in Castine
February 12, 2021
The Castine Historical Society’s mission is to preserve Castine’s history for the future. Since the Historical Society did not open its exhibits last year, the staff looked for new ways to present Castine’s history for locals and . . . read more »
The Castine Historical Society Hosts Holiday Pop-Up Shop in Compass Rose Books
November 20, 2020
Castine is a great place for holiday shopping this year with vibrant and varied stores downtown and a Shop Local Castine Contest. The Castine Historical Society is joining the excitement with their own Holiday Pop-Up Shop located . . . read more »
Castine Historical Society Seeks Guest Curator
October 15, 2020
The Castine Historical Society is seeking a qualified art historian with proven experience to curate and design an exhibition focusing on the Clark Fitz-Gerald archives, along with some borrowed sculpture from community members and Maine museums. In . . . read more »
Town Managers in Their Own Words: Castine Historical Society debuts living histories of four Castine town managers
September 21, 2020
The Castine Historical Society is a place where volunteers can support the institution’s mission while pursuing their own historical interests. For example, thanks to a group of energetic volunteers, the Historical Society preserves an important series of . . . read more »
Castine Historical Society Elects Two Honorary Directors
September 8, 2020
The Castine Historical Society is pleased to announce the election of two new Honorary Directors, Lynne Dearborn and Ruth Scheer, in recognition of their combined 41 years of outstanding board service. Honorary Directors are former board members . . . read more »
Castine Historical Society Welcomes New Board Members
August 26, 2020
Like many organizations, the Castine Historical Society did not host an in-person Annual Meeting this year. This did not stop the membership of the Historical Society from voting to elect new members of the Board of Directors. . . . read more »
The Castine in a Bag Raffle helps support local businesses and the Castine Historical Society
August 11, 2020
Who wouldn’t want to get a little bit of Castine in a Bag? Since the traditional fundraisers for the Historical Society were postponed this year, the Historical Society is looking for new unique ways to support the . . . read more »
The Castine Historical Society will offer Castine Uncovered Town Common Tours
August 4, 2020
The Castine Historical Society is offering a new tour option for residents and visitors to Castine. Starting August 8, the staff and volunteers of the Historical Society will offer a unique way to tour and learn about . . . read more »
Mystery Backyard Picnics in Castine
July 7, 2020
The Castine Historical Society has come up with a unique new fundraiser for the 2020 season. Buy a mystery picnic pass to one of several exceptional Castine private backyard settings where you will have the view all . . . read more »
Castine Historical Society Announces Plans for 2020 Season
June 24, 2020
Castine: The Castine Historical Society is offering residents and visitors to this quintessential Maine coastal village a new way of learning about Castine’s multi-layered history. Starting July 8, the staff and volunteers of the Historical Society will . . . read more »
