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Deer Isle Stonington Historical Society

Sunset, Maine 5.0 (9)

Historical society at 416 Sunset Road, preserving the island's granite quarrying, fishing, and maritime heritage. Open to the public Wednesday and Friday afternoons (noon–3pm). Small but worthwhile if you're curious about what made Deer Isle what it is.

Preserves granite quarrying and fishing historyLimited public hoursFree or low-cost admission
Address 416 Sunset Rd, Deer Isle, ME 04627, USA
Price free

Hours

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday12:00 – 3:00 PM
ThursdayClosed
Friday12:00 – 3:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Wed 12–3pm, Fri 12–3pm; call +1 207 348 6400

What Visitors Say

"Simply the most impressive historical society I've seen in rural America. Fascinating displays, a comprehensive examination of this island's fishing and nautical history, as well as its industries and the lives of its residents. Much credit goes to Tinker Crouch and the rest of the dedicated volunteers who fund, staff and support this institution."

Camilla S · 7 years ago

"If you enjoy history you'll enjoy this experience. The docents do a great job explaining the exhibits. We enjoyed wandering around the different buildings and learning about the area."

Shari Mangels · 6 years ago

"Interesting place for all things historic on Deer Isle. Very nice and knowledgeable staff. Great way to spend an hour or two!"

Jake Mangels · 6 years ago