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2025 Exhibition: A History of Castine in 40 Objects

Historical Societies exist to tell a community’s history through objects and archival records. In a new exhibition, “A History of Castine in 40 Objects,” the Castine Historical Society will highlight aspects of the town’s history through never-before-displayed objects from our permanent collection. Forty unexpected and compelling artifacts . . . read more »


Castine Historical Society History Walking Tours for 2025 Season

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 begin and end in front of the Castine Historical Society’s Abbott School Building at 17 School Street. For those unable to make these times, tours can be arranged with 24 hours notice dependent on guide availability by calling the CHS offices at 207-326-4118. Read more » about “Castine Historical Society History Walking Tours for 2025 Season”

Oral History Interviews

One of the great aspects of a local historical society is that the members and volunteers can support the mission by pursuing their own historical interests.  For example, through the nearly 40-year history of the current version of the Castine Historical Society, a series of energetic volunteers have sat down with a tape recorded or video camera to interview Castine residents. Read more » about “Oral History Interviews”

Upcoming Events

2025 Season Open House
2025 Season Open House
Jun 21, 2025, 4:00 PM
Summer Cocktail Fundraiser 2025 – Senior Prom
Summer Cocktail Fundraiser 2025 – Senior Prom
Jul 10, 2025, 6:00 PM
Castine and the Cultural Landscapes of the Cod Fishery
Castine and the Cultural Landscapes of the Cod Fishery
Jul 17, 2025, 7:00 PM
The 16th Annual Pulliam Memorial Lecture: Penobscot Sense of Place
The 16th Annual Pulliam Memorial Lecture: Penobscot Sense of Place
Aug 6, 2025, 7:00 PM
Annual Meeting and Program
Annual Meeting and Program
Aug 21, 2025, 4:00 PM
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    Castine, Maine 04421

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