May 26, 2026: Belvedere Historical Preservation Fund Grant Awarded

The MDI Historical Society has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Belvedere Historical Preservation Fund through the Maine Community Foundation. This grant offers flexible support and acts as a strategic catalyst for the Historical Society's long-term sustainability. It directly bolsters our growing community reach, ensuring we can maintain the integrity and quality of our work.

The gift will help us sustain our core offerings, directly impacting our archives, year-round free public programming, community gatherings, and our history journal, Chebacco. It supports us in offering expanded perspectives, allowing us to actively partner with and feature diverse speakers, scholars, and experts. It strengthens our work preserving island heritage, securing the tools needed to preserve the vital documents and artifacts that educate and inspire people of all ages.

We are deeply grateful to the Maine Community Foundation and the Belvedere Historical Preservation Fund for recognizing the MDI Historical Society as a vital cultural anchor on the island.