CHEBEAGUE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

CHEBEAGUE IS, ME

The Chebeague Island Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Chebeague Island, Maine. The society was established in 1971 with the aim of preserving the rich history and culture of the island. It is run by a board of directors and a team of dedicated volunteers who are passionate about preserving the island's heritage for future generations.

The society operates a museum that houses a collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents that showcase the island's rich history. The museum is open to the public during the summer months and features exhibits that highlight the island's maritime history, its early settlement, and its role in the American Revolution.

In addition to the museum, the society also hosts a range of events throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and walking tours. These events provide visitors and locals alike with the opportunity to learn more about the island's history and culture.

The society is funded through donations, grants, and membership fees. Its dedicated team of volunteers ensures that the museum and its exhibits are well-maintained and that the society remains an important part of the island's cultural landscape. Overall, the Chebeague Island Historical Society plays an essential role in preserving the island's heritage and ensuring that its history is not forgotten.

CHEBEAGUE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CHEBEAGUE IS ME. US MID #8402300418

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 54,425 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Lucanian Red Figure nestoris in Brunswick, 4 Produced in inland Lucania
Attributed to the Primato Painter
Late Classical-Early Hellenistic period, ca. 330-300 BCE (museum); ca. 350-330 BCE (Todisco)

On the neck are two male Dionysiac figures holding torch and thyrsus. On the belly, a nude youth before a winged Nike holding a palm frond of victory; below, a half-draped male figure (the same as above?) leaning on a staff before a male figure (Orpheus?) wearing Italic dress and holding a lyre and plectrum.

In the collection of the Bowdoin Museum of Art, Brunswick, Maine, United States
Gift of Edward Perry Warren, Esq., Honorary Degree 1926
Inv. 1893.1

Photographed on display in the exhibit &quot;Etruscan Gifts. Artifacts from Early Italy at Bowdoin&quot; (February 1, 2024 - February 9, 2025)
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Etruscan Red Figure kylix representing two satyrs at a fountain, 1 Classical period, ca. 420-390 BCE
No archaeological provenience

The exterior of the cup is filled with a textile pattern borrowed from Classical Athenian ceramics.

(Curiously, the museum placard identifies this piece as Lucanian, near the Amykos Painter)

In the collection of the Bowdoin Museum of Art, Brunswick, Maine, United States
Gift of Edward Perry Warren, Esq., Honorary Degree 1926
Warren purchased it from Kalebdjian, Paris
Inv. 1923.4

Photographed on display in the exhibit &quot;Etruscan Gifts. Artifacts from Early Italy at Bowdoin&quot; (February 1, 2024 - February 9, 2025)
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Etruscan Red Figure kylix representing two satyrs at a fountain, 2 Classical period, ca. 420-390 BCE
No archaeological provenience

The exterior of the cup is filled with a textile pattern borrowed from Classical Athenian ceramics.

(Curiously, the museum placard identifies this piece as Lucanian, near the Amykos Painter)

In the collection of the Bowdoin Museum of Art, Brunswick, Maine, United States
Gift of Edward Perry Warren, Esq., Honorary Degree 1926
Warren purchased it from Kalebdjian, Paris
Inv. 1923.4

Photographed on display in the exhibit &quot;Etruscan Gifts. Artifacts from Early Italy at Bowdoin&quot; (February 1, 2024 - February 9, 2025)
<a href="https://www.bowdoin.edu/art-museum/exhibitions/2024/etruscan-gifts.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.bowdoin.edu/art-museum/exhibitions/2024/etruscan-gift...</a>

<a href="https://artmuseum.bowdoin.edu/objects-1/info/1669" rel="noreferrer nofollow">artmuseum.bowdoin.edu/objects-1/info/1669</a>
<a href="https://bcma.bowdoin.edu/antiquity/objects/1923-4/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">bcma.bowdoin.edu/antiquity/objects/1923-4/</a>

Etruscan Red Figure kylix representing two satyrs at a fountain, 3 Classical period, ca. 420-390 BCE
No archaeological provenience

The exterior of the cup is filled with a textile pattern borrowed from Classical Athenian ceramics.

(Curiously, the museum placard identifies this piece as Lucanian, near the Amykos Painter)

In the collection of the Bowdoin Museum of Art, Brunswick, Maine, United States
Gift of Edward Perry Warren, Esq., Honorary Degree 1926
Warren purchased it from Kalebdjian, Paris
Inv. 1923.4

Photographed on display in the exhibit &quot;Etruscan Gifts. Artifacts from Early Italy at Bowdoin&quot; (February 1, 2024 - February 9, 2025)
<a href="https://www.bowdoin.edu/art-museum/exhibitions/2024/etruscan-gifts.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.bowdoin.edu/art-museum/exhibitions/2024/etruscan-gift...</a>

<a href="https://artmuseum.bowdoin.edu/objects-1/info/1669" rel="noreferrer nofollow">artmuseum.bowdoin.edu/objects-1/info/1669</a>
<a href="https://bcma.bowdoin.edu/antiquity/objects/1923-4/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">bcma.bowdoin.edu/antiquity/objects/1923-4/</a>

Lucanian Red Figure nestoris in Brunswick, 3 Produced in inland Lucania
Attributed to the Primato Painter
Late Classical-Early Hellenistic period, ca. 330-300 BCE (museum); ca. 350-330 BCE (Todisco)

On the neck are two male Dionysiac figures holding torch and thyrsus. On the belly, a nude youth before a winged Nike holding a palm frond of victory; below, a half-draped male figure (the same as above?) leaning on a staff before a male figure (Orpheus?) wearing Italic dress and holding a lyre and plectrum.

In the collection of the Bowdoin Museum of Art, Brunswick, Maine, United States
Gift of Edward Perry Warren, Esq., Honorary Degree 1926
Inv. 1893.1

Photographed on display in the exhibit &quot;Etruscan Gifts. Artifacts from Early Italy at Bowdoin&quot; (February 1, 2024 - February 9, 2025)
<a href="https://www.bowdoin.edu/art-museum/exhibitions/2024/etruscan-gifts.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.bowdoin.edu/art-museum/exhibitions/2024/etruscan-gift...</a>

<a href="https://artmuseum.bowdoin.edu/objects-1/info/310" rel="noreferrer nofollow">artmuseum.bowdoin.edu/objects-1/info/310</a>
<a href="https://www.bowdoin.edu/art-museum/news/2022/nestoris.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.bowdoin.edu/art-museum/news/2022/nestoris.html</a>

Lucanian Red Figure nestoris in Brunswick, 1 Produced in inland Lucania
Attributed to the Primato Painter
Late Classical-Early Hellenistic period, ca. 330-300 BCE (museum); ca. 350-330 BCE (Todisco)

On the neck are two male Dionysiac figures holding torch and thyrsus. On the belly, a nude youth before a winged Nike holding a palm frond of victory; below, a half-draped male figure (the same as above?) leaning on a staff before a male figure (Orpheus?) wearing Italic dress and holding a lyre and plectrum.

In the collection of the Bowdoin Museum of Art, Brunswick, Maine, United States
Gift of Edward Perry Warren, Esq., Honorary Degree 1926
Inv. 1893.1

Photographed on display in the exhibit &quot;Etruscan Gifts. Artifacts from Early Italy at Bowdoin&quot; (February 1, 2024 - February 9, 2025)
<a href="https://www.bowdoin.edu/art-museum/exhibitions/2024/etruscan-gifts.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.bowdoin.edu/art-museum/exhibitions/2024/etruscan-gift...</a>

<a href="https://artmuseum.bowdoin.edu/objects-1/info/310" rel="noreferrer nofollow">artmuseum.bowdoin.edu/objects-1/info/310</a>
<a href="https://www.bowdoin.edu/art-museum/news/2022/nestoris.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.bowdoin.edu/art-museum/news/2022/nestoris.html</a>

Lucanian Red Figure nestoris in Brunswick, 6 Produced in inland Lucania
Attributed to the Primato Painter
Late Classical-Early Hellenistic period, ca. 330-300 BCE (museum); ca. 350-330 BCE (Todisco)

On the neck are two male Dionysiac figures holding torch and thyrsus. On the belly, a nude youth before a winged Nike holding a palm frond of victory; below, a half-draped male figure (the same as above?) leaning on a staff before a male figure (Orpheus?) wearing Italic dress and holding a lyre and plectrum.

In the collection of the Bowdoin Museum of Art, Brunswick, Maine, United States
Gift of Edward Perry Warren, Esq., Honorary Degree 1926
Inv. 1893.1

Photographed on display in the exhibit &quot;Etruscan Gifts. Artifacts from Early Italy at Bowdoin&quot; (February 1, 2024 - February 9, 2025)
<a href="https://www.bowdoin.edu/art-museum/exhibitions/2024/etruscan-gifts.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.bowdoin.edu/art-museum/exhibitions/2024/etruscan-gift...</a>

<a href="https://artmuseum.bowdoin.edu/objects-1/info/310" rel="noreferrer nofollow">artmuseum.bowdoin.edu/objects-1/info/310</a>
<a href="https://www.bowdoin.edu/art-museum/news/2022/nestoris.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.bowdoin.edu/art-museum/news/2022/nestoris.html</a>

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CHEBEAGUE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 28
CHEBEAGUE IS
ME
04017-0028

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MID #	8402300418
Name	CHEBEAGUE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	222561762
NTEECC	A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	54,425
REVENUE	54,425
LAT/LONG	43.729484, -70.111566
CODES	FIPS State Code: 23 FIPS County Code: 005 US Census Tract: 004200 US Census Block: 5012