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CHEBEAGUE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY May 2023

SAVE THE DATE — Sunday, August 13 when the Chebeague Island Historical Society celebrates the 150th anniversary of the District 9 Schoolhouse's history as a public building, 20th anniversary of the Muse um of Chebeague History’s dedication, and the 25th anniversary of the Sloop’s Log! Stay tuned for details, but the festivities will include a band, book signings, activities for kids, great food, and more! Help Us Celebrate!

Sharon and Cait Bowman a n d C h r i s Landry ident i - f i e d April 's Mystery

Photo as a boat house that was located on the shore on the boatyard side of the former Boyden Cottage. It is the building on the shore to the ex treme right of the top right photo (1930s). The bottom right photo shows the Littlefield extended farmhouse with barn (Phipps) and the Littlefield Stone Wharf, now the site of the Boatyard Wharf taken from Crow Island before the boathouse was built.

Tour of Coleman’s Cove, May 6 at 11 AM Join Donna Damon for a free historical tour of the Coleman’s Cove neighborhood on May 6. The tour is part of a global initiative known as Jane’s Walk, inspired by community activist Jane Ja cobs. The tours are volunteer led conversations about local history, sense of place, and civic engagement. Last spring we ex plored the East End with maps and historic photos from the Museum’s collections. Meet at the entrance to South Shore Drive at 11 AM. Wear comfortable shoes, but no need for boots. Please pre-register by emailing or calling the Museum.

MAY MYSTERY PHOTO Where are the men in this photo? What is in the background?

ELLSWORTH MILLER MEMORIAL LECTURE We are pleased to have Earle Shettleworth join us again in May for a lecture titled " A Century of Portland Art ists 1820 - 1920 ". Earle is the Sixth Maine Historian and has lectured and written extensively on Maine history and architecture. Join us on Monday May 22nd at 7 PM on Zoom.us. Meeting ID is 829 6247 6056. No password required. Many thanks to Donna Miller Damon for her fascinat ing lecture on April 24th — the true story of The Charla tan, the Con Man, and the Saint .

PO Box 28, 137 South Road, Chebeague Island, ME 04017 ~ 207-846-5237 ChebeagueHistory@gmail.com ~ ChebeagueHistory.com

MAY 2023 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR

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