Find Your Island Story
In 2023, the MDI Historical Society offered more programs and opportunities to engage with local history than ever before, and avid islanders took notice:
“Thank you for featuring a younger writer as a speaker and giving voice to her research and interest in local history. If it was not a 50-mile drive to MDI, I would come to all the events!”
“Wow, I had no idea a historical society would do this kind of thing. How do I get more involved? ”
“Vintage Classroom is my favorite program! I look forward to it every year, and the kids love it; it really opens their eyes to how much things have changed on the island.”
History matters, and thanks to donors and members of the MDI Historical Society, we can bring that history to the community through free programs, free access to our collections, free exhibits in three buildings, free heirloom gardens and famous footbridge, and free school programs. We are known for our extensive collaborations, and we continue to build these partnerships to help excite new audiences and serve all communities as the Island historical society.
We are thrilled that Chebacco was recognized for excellence this year, winning first place in publications and newsletters published between 2019 and 2022 from the New England Museum Association.
This amazing work is brought to you by a small team of dedicated staff and volunteers, and we are so grateful to YOU for making all of this, and more, possible. The MDI Historical Society raises about 85% of our annual operating budget each year from private donations and memberships, so your gift, at any level, is incredibly impactful to the Society and all avid islanders.
Thank you for your continued support and your interest in local history!