Welcome to the Mount Desert Island Historical Society!
Our mission is:
To keep, discover and celebrate the history of Mount Desert Island.

 You Can Come Too!

The 14th issue of "Chebacco," the annual magazine of the Mount Desert Island Historical Society, is going on a journey -- an exploration of travel and transport, of planes, trains, cars, and steamships.
Every member gets a copy so sign up or renew today!

Become a member or renew your membership now to receive your issue of Chebacco!



Somesville Museum and Heirloom Gardens with
Selectmen's Building and Bridge in background

Please browse our site to learn more about the many activities
of the MDI Historical Society and how you, too, can discover
more about this island's fascinating history.
Thanks to the Somesville Village Improvement Society for
funding the installation of our webcams!

View toward the Selectmen's Building

View toward Somes Harbor
Somesville Bridge with Holiday Wreath Shaped by Water installation 2013
 Click to see a live image of the bridge or the progress of the
Shaped by Water exhibit installation.