Islesboro Historical Society Inc

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“The collections of the Islesboro Historical Society include historical artifacts related to the history of the island of Islesboro and its people. These items include early household tools and implements (e.g. butter churns, hand cranked washing devices, etc.), historic tools (e.g. cobbler's bench and shoe repair implements, mason's tools), items related to commerce (e.g. original Pendleton Store displays, items from Williams Brothers store like a cheese box), photographs and histories of island businesses like livery stables, seafaring artifacts (e.g. handmade wooden lobster traps and buoys, hand carved boat models) and photographs pertaining to the sea (Penobscot Bay steamships, schooners), and transportation items like a phaeton carriage and racing bicycle, inventions like the island's original switchboard, early steam irons). The collection also includes numerous historical photographs of Islesboro's leading citizens of the day, as well as a collection of World War I posters and artwork by island related artists. The history of Islesboro is displayed via educational panels in the museum, incorporating photographs, art, maps and narratives. Items not currently on display are stored in the archives room, and new items are continually accessioned as donors present them. Our archives office is open for research by the public and knowledgeable volunteers assist this research. Islesboro Historical Society has also established an outreach with Islesboro Central School. Students have researched papers for school credit which were later presented at a meeting of the society. We sponsor an annual student art show as well. The Society's collections revolve around Islesboro history from the 1700s through the present time, and the activities with students foster the development of a keen interest in our history in the present generation of islanders. The Islesboro Historical Society is a volunteer organization that preserves our island's history one day at a time. Our events are open to the general public, typically at no charge.”