Programs & Events
Our public programs and events offer a deeper look into Chebacco articles, explore current issues in a historical context, bring the community together, entertain and delight, and inspire civic and cultural engagement. They take place all over the island at libraries and other public spaces, in-person and online. Check out our Calendar of Events for detailed information and to register, or view the Program Archive for event recordings.
In addition to public programs, we offer several ongoing series and annual events, described below.
History Happy Hour
Gather over good eats and good times while learning local history in a relaxed setting. History Happy Hour is an experiential, fun way to learn local history through trivia, tours, games, and other active experiences. We gather at island restaurants and bars every other month from October through April.
Our next History Happy Hour will take place at 5:30pm on February 21, 2025 at Peekytoe Provisions, 244 Main St, Bar Harbor. with special guests from the Jesup Library. February’s event will challenge you to 7 rounds of ocean-themed trivia. Gather over good eats and good times while putting your knowledge to the test. All ages are welcome! Admission is free. Food and drink will be available for purchase.
History Book Club
History Book Club is an online community gathering to discuss books by MDI authors or with local settings, using literature as an entry point to regional history. The Society provides MDI-specific historical context to bring the novels to life, such as sharing relevant artifacts from the collection, sound bites from oral histories, and photographs or slides of the book’s people and places. The Club usually meets quarterly. What’s our next book? When’s the next meeting? How do I join? Click here to learn more.
Community Baked Bean Supper
The Community Baked Bean Supper is a beloved annual gathering taking place at MDI High School every January, featuring dozens of volunteers and their varieties of beans, desserts, and all the fixings. The supper is followed by a presentation.
Save the date! The 15th Annual Baked Bean Supper will be held on Monday, January 19, 2026 from 6-8 pm at MDI High School.
Click here to purchase The Baked Bean Supper Cookbook: Commemorating 10 Years of Community Suppers (2021).