About Us
Mission:
The Mount Desert Island Historical Society, founded in 1931, strives to
preserve the heritage and to protect the scenic and historic integrity
of Mount Desert Island.
The Society operates two museums with artifact, photograph, and archival collections dedicated to local history from 1761 to today. Our buildings are open to the public each summer, displaying changing exhibits related to MDI History. Our Sound Schoolhouse facility provides year-round resources to researchers and the community through our library, programs and workshops.
Historic Preservation is at the center of the Society's mission. We offer advice to municipalities interested in protecting their historic resources and to homeowners who wish to maintain the historic character of their property.
Please browse our site to discover more about Mount Desert Island History, volunteer and membership opportunities, children and adult programming, exhibit and historic preservation information, publications and upcoming events.
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Mount Desert Island Historical Society P.O. Box 653 Mount Desert, Me 04660 phone: 207-276-9323 Email: mdihistory@gwi.net |
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