MOUNT DESERT ISLAND HISTORICAL

MOUNT DESERT, ME

Mount Desert Island Historical Society, located in Mount Desert, Maine, is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of Mount Desert Island and its surrounding communities. Founded in 1964, the organization operates a museum, library, archives, and research center. The museum features a collection of artifacts from the island's past, including tools and clothing from the 1800s, as well as a variety of period photographs. The library and archives house thousands of books, documents, and photographs from the island's past, as well as a large collection of maps and charts. The research center offers access to resources for those researching the history of Mount Desert Island and its people. The organization also offers a variety of educational programs, including lectures, workshops, and tours. In addition, the organization works to preserve and promote the island's natural and cultural heritage. Through its efforts, the society has helped to protect and conserve the island's unique environment. Mount Desert Island Historical Society is a valuable resource to both scholars and the general public, providing insight into the past and helping to preserve the island's rich history.

MOUNT DESERT ISLAND HISTORICAL is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MOUNT DESERT ME. US MID #8402300032

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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• telephone: 2072769323
• website: http://www.mdihistory.org

MOUNT DESERT ISLAND HISTORICAL
373 SOUND DR
MOUNT DESERT
ME
04660

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