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Reserve Your Spot! The public is invited to the launch of an online treasure trove of historical materials about our coastal region. Demonstrations, conversation, refreshments,…

By The History Trust News12 August 2026

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Archiving COA: A Practicum

College of the Atlantic (COA) students learned archival practices through hands-on experience with the college's archival collections in a new course offered during the winter of 2026.

By Elliot Santavicca News27 April 2026

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You’re invited to explore local history, August 4!

Volunteers will be on hand to help you explore 50,000 items from the digital collections of local historical societies, museums, and libraries. Or, focus on activities of area residents during the past 100 winters.

By Bruce Jacobson News23 July 2022

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Seeking Contract Exhibit Curator

The History Trust seeks a Project Curator who will collaborate with community scholars to create an online exhibit in early 2022. Funding for the exhibit…

By The History Trust News18 December 2021

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Local. History. Social.

You’re invited to August 19 reception to see the work of History Trust member organizations in preserving local history.

By The History Trust News6 August 2021

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Pauline Angione Honored

Pauline Angione is recognized for her substantial contributions to The History Trust and MDI Historical Society with the 2021 Ann Benson Award for Volunteer Excellence.…

By Raney Bench News3 August 2021

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History Trust Launches First Digitized Exhibition 

The future of history has never looked so good. At least here in the Mount Desert Island area.

By The History Trust News1 July 2021

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Cranberry Chronicle #43

Of particular interest to History Trust members is the article about the society’s longtime archivist, Anne Grulich, who moved to Colorado in June.

By Bruce Jacobson News1 January 2021

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Good Connections on Great Cranberry Island

On a sunny August afternoon, I sat with leaders of Great Cranberry Island Historical Society at a picnic table outside Cranberry House. I learned of the impressive services the society offers their island community.

By Bruce Jacobson Collaboration, News28 September 2020

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History Trust Newsletters

Periodic reporting of History Trust Governing Council activities, beginning in 2020.

By Bruce Jacobson News17 July 2020

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New Collections Online

Eight History Trust organizations that had not been using Digital Archive now have their sites populated with the images and metadata produced by HistoryIT in

By Bruce Jacobson News1 July 2020

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Project Manager Joins the Trust

Bruce Jacobson has been brought on board to oversee operations of The History Trust, and to help guide the collaborative into its next stages as a nonprofit organization.

By Raney Bench News15 June 2020