Island-wide collaboration underway to celebrate a mark in time

Some 250 years ago, in 1761, settlers Abraham Somes and James Richardson sailed from Gloucester, Massachusetts to what is today known as Mount Desert Island Maine. Their simple outpost, tucked away in a safe harbor sheltered by tall mountains, became the present day village of Somesville.

 

 

And while they were not the first human inhabitants - that distinction belongs to the Wabanaki people who visited seasonally for thousands of years - their industry, perseverance and drive sowed the seeds for a rich and vibrant social, political, and economic history that continues to be written to this day.

 

 

To mark the 250th anniversary of the Mount Desert Island's first permanent settlement a collaborative group of MDI organizations has been developing plans for a year-long celebration with a wide array of memorable, fun, educational events.

                                   

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