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The History Trust A regional alliance that mentors its members, supports collections management, and engages the public with our histories.

“Path Committee at Jordan Pond #1; September 11, 1923.” Courtesy of the National Park Service, Acadia National Park, He...
11/20/2025

“Path Committee at Jordan Pond #1; September 11, 1923.” Courtesy of the National Park Service, Acadia National Park, Herbert W. Gleason Glass Plate and Nitrate Negatives Collection. This image reflects the enduring spirit of stewardship, citizens, organizations, and park stewards working together to preserve history, protect the landscape, and ensure that future generations can connect with the stories and places that define our shared heritage.

Richard Butler, a lobsterman in Frenchman’s Bay, is captured in 1965 hauling a lobster trap from the water, cigarette in...
11/05/2025

Richard Butler, a lobsterman in Frenchman’s Bay, is captured in 1965 hauling a lobster trap from the water, cigarette in mouth and focus in his eyes. This photograph, a gift of George Daniell, is part of the Mount Desert Island Historical Society’s Photographs Collectio

This photo, from the collection of the Mount Desert Island Historical Society, is of the Asticou Inn, in Northeast Harb...
10/12/2025

This photo, from the collection of the Mount Desert Island Historical Society, is of the Asticou Inn, in Northeast Harbor, ME.

The black and white postcard labeled "Astico, Mt. Desert Island, Maine," is addressed to Allan F. Sawyer, of Millbridge, Maine. The side of the photograph is marked: "I suppose you recognize this as the place where E.R.N. used to work. Myself aussi. M." postmarked 1905.

This striking photo (from the collection of the Mount Desert Island Historical Society) captures “Eyrie,” the grand 100-...
10/07/2025

This striking photo (from the collection of the Mount Desert Island Historical Society) captures “Eyrie,” the grand 100-room summer retreat of John D. Rockefeller, Jr., nestled in Seal Harbor and framed by the first hints of autumn color. Originally purchased in 1910, Rockefeller transformed the modest cottage into a sweeping estate with the help of architect Duncan Candler in 1914. The surrounding gardens—elegant and thoughtfully designed—bear the touch of renowned landscape architect Beatrix Farrand.

This photo is of Main Street Ellsworth, from the collection of the The Ellsworth Historical Society. You can find more p...
10/03/2025

This photo is of Main Street Ellsworth, from the collection of the The Ellsworth Historical Society.

You can find more photos such as this through the History Trust Digital Archive.

This photo, from the collection of the Tremont Historical Society (): Ruth Moore - Eleanor Mayo Collection, is of the O...
09/28/2025

This photo, from the collection of the Tremont Historical Society (): Ruth Moore - Eleanor Mayo Collection, is of the Old Union Church at the center of the village.

You can view more photos like it at the History Trust Digital Archive, link in bio!

This framed picture is of the Steamer Islesford at the wharf located in Seal Harbor, Maine. It is from the collection of...
09/20/2025

This framed picture is of the Steamer Islesford at the wharf located in Seal Harbor, Maine.

It is from the collection of the Great Harbor Maritime Museum Collection. You can access more photos like this through the History Trust Digital Archive.

This photo, from the Collection of the Northeast Harbor Library, is of a Basket, dated 1934, made by John Snow. It is ac...
09/16/2025

This photo, from the Collection of the Northeast Harbor Library, is of a Basket, dated 1934, made by John Snow. It is accompanied by another photo of Passamaquoddy Chief John Snow.

This Postcard is from the collection of Tremont Historical Society: Arnold Krommenohl Collection. And has a 1 cent stam...
09/13/2025

This Postcard is from the collection of Tremont Historical Society: Arnold Krommenohl Collection. And has a 1 cent stamp, sent from the Mount Desert Ferry.

The Harbor House in Manset, Southwest Harbor, Maine. In In 1925, it became the home of Mr. BB Hinckley, who used it as ...
09/09/2025

The Harbor House in Manset, Southwest Harbor, Maine. In In 1925, it became the home of Mr. BB Hinckley, who used it as a summer home. BB Hinckley Jr. opened it as "The Moorings" hotel in the 1930s. The Moorings Inn overlooks the mountain range and the harbor of Mount Desert.

From the collection of Mount Desert Island Historical Society - Photographs Collection. You can find more photos like this through the History Trust Digital Archive.

This photo "Football - a down.", is from the collection of the Ellsworth Historical Society David Lewis Yale Glass Plate...
09/05/2025

This photo "Football - a down.", is from the collection of the Ellsworth Historical Society David Lewis Yale Glass Plate Negative Collection. From circa 1896, this 4x5 is set in Ellsworth, Maine.

You can find more photos like this through The History Trust digital archive, link in our bio.

This is a photograph of the Islesford Life-Saving Station, with five men standing out front. The inscription on back rea...
08/30/2025

This is a photograph of the Islesford Life-Saving Station, with five men standing out front. The inscription on back reads "Life Saving Station/ Little Cranberry Island" in blue pen Black and white.

From collection Islesford Historical Society Collection.

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