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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 »
Castine Historical Society Announces Community-Wide Project:The Castine Covid-19 Collection
April 9, 2020
Are you living in Castine as either a full-time or summer resident? Will you help build an archive of local history during this world-wide pandemic? The Castine Historical Society is creating the Castine COVID-19 Collection to document the novel coronavirus . . . read more »
Castine Historical Society POSTPONES 2020 House and Garden Tour
April 6, 2020
Castine, Maine March 26, 2020 – The Castine Historical Society has announced that it is postponing the Castine House and Garden Tour originally scheduled for July 23, 2020 until July 2021. The decision was made to ensure . . . read more »
2020 Historical Society Archives and Public History Internship
February 8, 2020
Update: The internship is a go at this time and applications are welcome through March 24. We plan to conclude the hiring process in mid April. If by May 1st travel and relocation is still unsafe, we . . . read more »
Castine Historical Society Hosts Lecture on the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage
December 6, 2019
Photo: Ann Luther of the League of Women Voters of Maine will give a presentation on women’s suffrage and the 19th amendment. Castine, Maine: On Thursday, January 9 at 2:30 p.m. the Castine Historical Society will host . . . read more »
Castine Historical Society Hosts Pop-Up Shop in Compass Rose Books
November 27, 2019
Castine, Maine: 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 . . . read more »
A Fall Harvest Dinner – The Castine Historical Society Hosts “Friendraiser” Dinner
September 17, 2019
The leaves are beginning to change in Castine, a town known for its beautiful coastal scenery and magnificent historic homes. To celebrate the season, the Castine Historical Society is hosting a Fall Harvest Dinner. The evening will . . . read more »
Castine Exhibit Talk Explores History of Fish and Ships
August 19, 2019
Castine, Maine: Join the Castine Historical Society on Tuesday, August 27 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 . . . read more »
