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Castine Historical Society History Walking Tours for 2025 Season
May 8, 2025
The free hour-long walking tours will be offered at 10:00 a.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays, from June 21 through October 13. No reservations are needed and while the tours are free, donations are gladly accepted. Tours . . . read more »
Open House Reception at Castine Historical Society
March 13, 2024
The Castine Historical Society invites the public to its free annual Open House Reception on Saturday, June 24 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. This early evening reception is a great way to view the Historical Society’s 2024 exhibits including . . . read more »
Holiday Pop-Up Shop 2023
November 21, 2023
Castine is a great place for holiday shopping this year with vibrant and varied stores downtown. The Castine Historical Society is joining the excitement with their own Holiday Pop-Up Shop located in Compass Rose Books at 3 . . . read more »
Castine Historical Society Hosts Talk by Noted Historian on Maine’s Involvement in the Illegal Slave Trade
September 12, 2023
The Castine Historical Society continues with its 2023 education series, “Hidden Legacies: Uncovering Castine’s African American History”, that tells the untold stories of African Americans in Castine and Maine. The next lecture in the series, which is . . . read more »
Castine Historical Society Hosts Talk on Portland’s Abyssinian Meeting House and the Underground Railroad
June 29, 2023
The Castine Historical Society continues with its 2023 education series, “Hidden Legacies: Uncovering Castine’s African American History”, that tells the untold stories of African Americans in Castine and Maine. The next lecture in the series, which is . . . read more »
Castine Historical Society Seeks Community Input on Planned Renovations and New Exhibition
June 19, 2023
Castine: The Castine Historical Society is in the early stages of planned renovations to its exhibition building, the Abbott School, to broaden accessibility, expand exhibit space, and create a permanent Castine history exhibit. The Historical Society is . . . read more »
Castine Group Hosts Talk on Castine and the War of 1812
June 19, 2023
Castine: The Castine History Partners, a collaborative of six non-profit community organizations, is hosting a free talk by Dr. Joshua Smith on Thursday, June 29 at 7:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Hutchins Education . . . read more »
Castine’s Famed Sculptor Clark Fitz-Gerald Focus of Special Exhibition
May 30, 2023
On the 5th of June, the Castine Historical Society opens a second iteration of “Clark Fitz-Gerald: Castine’s Celebrated Sculptor-in-Residence.” The exhibition is comprised almost entirely of works not seen in last year’s presentation, expanding on and emphasizing . . . read more »
Clark Fitz-Gerald’s Son to Speak on his Father’s Landmark Art Career
June 7, 2022
The Castine Historical Society will host an illustrated talk given by Stephen Fitz-Gerald on Thursday, June 23 at 5:30 p.m. in Emerson Hall, 67 Court Street, Castine: . Fitz-Gerald will talk about the life and career of . . . read more »
Captain Richard F. Miller of Maine Maritime Academy will speak at the Castine Historical Society’s Annual Meeting
August 5, 2021
The Castine Historical Society’s 2021 Annual Meeting and Program will be held via Zoom on Thursday August 19, at 4 p.m. The meeting is free and open to the public but pre-reservation is required. To make a . . . read more »
