In creating The History Trust, we took lessons from the founders of the land conservation movement. Particularly, those who recognized the need to protect the exquisite qualities of Mount Desert Island
Iconic structures that represent our members range from a one-room schoolhouse to a former country store, a summer cottage, a repurposed fire station, and an iconic village clock.
I heard many accepted origin stories about the forces that brought Acadia National Park into being. Unfortunately, the evidence proved to be incomplete and conflicted.
Gouldsboro is anxious to start adding our historical records to the History Trust digital archive and to collaborate with other community organizations…
I thought I was working on a quick task—that was my first mistake. Historical research takes time, and it’s never as easy as typing a word into a search box and clicking 'Enter.'
It is not often that we have the opportunity to help create a new organization. One based on really old collections, mindsets, and behaviors itching to change—and ready to change.
Ties That Bind Mount Desert Island and Mt. Washington
Ties That Bind Mount Desert Island and Mt. Washington
This post highlights the historic railroad ties—both mechanical and human—that bind Mount Desert Island’s Cadillac Mountain to the northeast’s tallest peak, Mt. Washington in New Hampshire.
We—our member institutions—collaborate to safeguard historical collections of coastal Maine’s Acadia region and to share them with the general public, students, community historians, and academic researchers.
We’re a non-profit that depends on donations to stay online and thriving. Thank you to our digital access sponsors.
