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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 »
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 »
