Chebeague Island Historical Society

08/27/2026

September 2026 Newsletter

Exhibit and Store News The Museum is open in September on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays; hours are 10-4:00, except Sundays, which are 1-4:00. In October, we'll be open Saturdays and Sundays; October 12 is our last day. We have 2027 Cathy MacNeill calendars, "A Taste of Chebeague" cookbooks, and a new printing of the Stone Sloop Book with an updated Doughty genealogy page....

Exhibit and Store News The Museum is open in September on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays; hours are 10-4:00, except Sundays, which are 1-4:00. In October, we’ll be open Saturdays an…

08/14/2026

Next Lecture: August 24

Monday Evening, August 24th, at the Community Hall, at 7 PM, Donna Damon will present the 3rd Ellsworth Miller Memorial Lecture of 2026. Donna’s lecture, "The Steamboat Is Coming," will trace how the growing tourism business led to commercial craft whose purpose was to convey visitors to and from our island, and thus pointed the way to the ferry systems that serve us today. Coffee, other beverages, and delicious refreshments will be served.

Monday Evening, August 24th, at the Community Hall, at 7 PM, Donna Damon will present the 3rd Ellsworth Miller Memorial Lecture of 2026. Donna’s lecture, “The Steamboat Is Coming,” will…

08/04/2026

August 2026 Newsletter

Progress Reviewed, Elections Held at CIHS Annual Meeting Treasurer Ted Ballard moderated the CIHS Annual Members Meeting on June 26th, which was attended by 50 loyal souls. Following Ted’s review of the Society’s activities over the past year, Eric Norcross, Jami KomLosy, Michael Porter, Evin Erder, Kate Nyhan, and Bill Danielson were elected Trustees. Subsequently, Michael Porter was elected President and Phyllis Brunner was elected Vice President....

Progress Reviewed, Elections Held at CIHS Annual Meeting Treasurer Ted Ballard moderated the CIHS Annual Members Meeting on June 26th, which was attended by 50 loyal souls. Following Ted’s review o…

07/30/2026

Did you know that the Declaration of Independence was actually signed on August 2 1776? We thought that August 2, 2026 was a great day to have a free showing of the musical 1776! The movie starts at 6 pm at the Parish House. Free popcorn and lemonade! Sponsored by Chebeague Steps Up!

07/26/2026

Ellsworth Miller Lecture Series

Summer 2026 upcomining lectures - July 27 at 7:00 PM at the Hall The Ballad of East and West CIHS President Michael Porter will illustrate the development of the road system and how that influenced the island's culture. August 24 at 7:00 PM at the Hall The Steamboat is Coming Donna Damon will trace the evolution of transportation and tourism in Casco Bay and Chebeague's early summer residents' connections to Portland....

Summer 2026 upcomining lectures – July 27 at 7:00 PM at the Hall The Ballad of East and West CIHS President Michael Porter will illustrate the development of the road system and how that infl…

07/14/2026

Please come to the Fisherman's Memorial Wreath laying next Tuesday July 21 at the Chandlers Cove Toll of the Sea Memorial at 4 pm. It is a State wide event sponsored by the Fishermans Memorial organization. There will be a program that will include the wreath laying and more. Thanks to Melissa Doughty for helping to organize this event! Flyer below! Spread the word!

07/13/2026

July 2026 Newsletter

Michael Porter Discusses the Evolution of Chebeague’s Road System On Monday, July 27, CIHS Board member Michael Porter will deliver the second presentation in the 2026 Ellsworth Miller Summer Lecture Series. Michael’s talk, titled ‘Country Roads, or The Ballad of East and West,’ will begin at 7 pm at the Island Community Hall. Topics include the development of Chebeague's road system over the years and how it was influenced by where people lived, concluding with Q and A, and discussion amongst attendees....

Michael Porter Discusses the Evolution of Chebeague’s Road System On Monday, July 27, CIHS Board member Michael Porter will deliver the second presentation in the 2026 Ellsworth Miller Summer Lectu…

06/26/2026

Upcoming Events

Friday June 26 at 7:00PM at the Community Hall The Chebeague Historical Society Annual Meeting Followed by the first Ellsworth Miller Lecture of 2026 - Phil Merrill's talk: A Bridge Too Far, the super effort by this community to shape a world we do not inhabit. Following the lecture coffee, soft drinks, cookies and other goodies from our cookbook will be served....

Friday June 26 at 7:00PM at the Community Hall The Chebeague Historical Society Annual Meeting Followed by the first Ellsworth Miller Lecture of 2026 – Phil Merrill’s talk: A Bridge Too…

05/27/2026

June 2026 Newsletter

June 20th: Everything Happens! The CIHS 2026 season ramps up on Saturday, June 20, with a bang! With several bangs, actually. The Museum Exhibit Hall and Gift Shop open for the season at 10 a.m. (For more info see below on this page.) Then, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Community Hall, the Society’s Annual Meeting will convene, followed by the season’s first…...

June 20th: Everything Happens! The CIHS 2026 season ramps up on Saturday, June 20, with a bang! With several bangs, actually. The Museum Exhibit Hall and Gift Shop open for the season at 10 a.m. (F…

04/26/2026

May 2026 Newsletter

Memorial Day Service on May 25 For more than 100 years, Chebeaguers have gathered to honor the Island's veterans. We hope to see you and your friends and family at the annual Memorial Day Service at the Church at 1 pm on Monday, May 25. Following the service, you are invited to help us put flags on the veterans' graves....

Memorial Day Service on May 25 For more than 100 years, Chebeaguers have gathered to honor the Island’s veterans. We hope to see you and your friends and family at the annual Memorial Day Ser…