Preserving and sharing the history of Southwest Harbor, Manset and Seawall

 

Monthly Board Meeting

The Southwest Harbor Historical Society Board of Directors meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 4:30pm at the Manset Meetinghouse.

Our next board meetings are scheduled for: 

September 8 at 4:30pm
September 17 at 4:30pm- Annual Meeting
October 13 at 4:30pm

These meetings are open to the public.

Upcoming Programs and Events

Saturday, August 29
4:00PM

Frances Krantz Johnson, GeGe Jellison, and John Stanley
Growing Up in Manset

Come enjoy an early evening at the Southwest Harbor Historical Society, and listen to these and others remember their childhood memories.

This is a pop up program! Don’t miss out on this opportunity. These three can sure tell stories!

What’s New at the Manset Meetinghouse

  • March 2026: Installation of a new security/fire system that includes a professional monitoring feature.

  • Fall 2025: New electric screen to improve viewing during programs

  • Spring 2025: Purchased swing frame and mannequins for exhibitions

Pictured: A display of prints by local artist, Christine Gilley