About Us
The MDI Historical Society, founded in 1931, promotes the study, understanding and appreciation of the people and the history of Mount Desert Island, Maine. The Society celebrates the lives of the people, their traditions, and the events that have shaped, and will continue to shape, island history.
Through its year-round educational programs, exhibits, activities for children and publications, the Historical Society works to . . .
- raise awareness of the importance of preserving this island's past for the education and enjoyment of future generations
- offer year-round educational programs, workshops and field trips, always open to Historical Society members and often to the public
- present changing exhibits on historical topics in the Historical Society's four museum buildings
- collect and preserve photographs, documents and artifacts related to the history of MDI
- encourage research by historians, teachers and students, genealogists, other historical societies, and year-round residents and seasonal visitors
- maintain a charming Heirloom Garden in historic Somesville and provides educational materials about antique plants and herbs
- publish newsletters, guides, monographs and Chebacco, an annual history magazine
- support the preservation of the beauty and character of MDI's natural landscapes, views, and historical buildings and districts.
Please browse our site to discover more about the many activities
of the MDI Historical Society and how you, too, can enjoy learning
more about this island's fascinating history.
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