Vinalhaven Historical Society

09/04/2026

The museum will be closed Monday, September 7th, for Labor Day. Enjoy the long weekend!

06/19/2026

We hope to see you next week, Wed. 6/24, at 6pm in the Library!

Please join us in welcoming James E. Francis Sr. on Wednesday, June 24th at 6pm in the Library for a presentation on Penobscot place names!

James E. Francis Sr., Director of Cultural and Historic Preservation and Tribal Historian for the Penobscot Nation, will be presenting "Penobscot Sense of Place." Come learn about the first languages of this land, the place names that still surround us today, and their connections to geography and Wabanaki culture throughout thirteen thousand years of indigenous history in Maine.

This event is part of a larger exhibit on display at the museum this summer entitled Holding Up the Sky: Wabanaki People, Culture, History, and Art. This installation is on loan from Maine Historical Society of Portland and was written, advised and curated by Wabanaki historians, cultural leaders, and artists.

Hosted by Vinalhaven Historical Society and Friends of the Vinalhaven Public Library. Refreshments to follow!

06/09/2026

Please join us in welcoming James E. Francis Sr. on Wednesday, June 24th at 6pm in the Library for a presentation on Penobscot place names!

James E. Francis Sr., Director of Cultural and Historic Preservation and Tribal Historian for the Penobscot Nation, will be presenting "Penobscot Sense of Place." Come learn about the first languages of this land, the place names that still surround us today, and their connections to geography and Wabanaki culture throughout thirteen thousand years of indigenous history in Maine.

This event is part of a larger exhibit on display at the museum this summer entitled Holding Up the Sky: Wabanaki People, Culture, History, and Art. This installation is on loan from Maine Historical Society of Portland and was written, advised and curated by Wabanaki historians, cultural leaders, and artists.

Hosted by Vinalhaven Historical Society and Friends of the Vinalhaven Public Library. Refreshments to follow!

07/03/2025

The museum will be closed tomorrow, Friday July 4th. Wishing everyone a happy weekend!

06/23/2025

Now Open for the Summer!
Mon-Fri, 10-3pm

10/29/2024

Calling all Storytellers! Have you experienced a paranormal event on Vinalhaven? We will be working with students this autumn to collect stories of haunted houses, UFO sightings, or all-around spooky happenings from our town's vast history. Please write in to [email protected] or PO Box 339 with your tale of terror. Authors who wish to remain anonymous are welcome to do so.

08/30/2024

The Museum will be closed this Monday (9/2) for Labor Day! We will be open regular hours (10-3) for the rest of the week.

08/12/2024

Need a last minute gift or souvenir? We're having a sale on some of our gift shop apparel from last season! Come by the museum Monday-Friday 10-3 to snag one and see what else we have in store!

07/15/2024

Come see us this Wednesday, July 17th, from 11-2 at WindHorse Arts! We will be selling some lovely items from our gift shop as well as a limited number of photograph prints of Vinalhaven's illustrious granite industry! The Vinalhaven Historical Society is a non-profit organization which relies solely on donations and fundraising. Our goal is to promote and preserve Vinalhaven History for future generations to come!

WindHorse Arts is dedicated to fostering a vibrant community of makers, artists and art lovers. We provide a space where creativity thrives, offering a diverse range of workshops, exhibitions, and events that celebrate the arts in all its forms. Our mission is to connect people with the transformative power of art and support local and emerging artists. WindHorse Arts creates colorful fused glass jewelry, accessories and housewares. WindHorse Arts retail store is located at 50 Main Street on unceded land of the Wabanaki now known as Vinalhaven, Maine.

We hope to see you Wednesday!

07/03/2024

The Vinalhaven Historical Society wishes everyone a safe and festive 4th of July!

The museum will be closed for the holiday tomorrow, Thursday 7/4, but we hope to see you during our open hours this summer: Monday-Friday 10-3!

Keep an eye out for a dream of winters past in the parkin lot tomorrow! ❄️❄️❄️