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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary

The lives and stories of a unique community

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Welcome to Swan's Island!

Burnt Coat Harbor
Burnt Coat Harbor
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Swan's Island, a six mile ferry ride out of Bass Harbor in Mount Desert Island, is the current home of between 300 and 350 year round residents. Lobster fishing is the main trade, and islanders continue the tradition of living off the sea that was started when the first human foot hit island shores. From Native American shell middens to the rusted remains of quarrying equipment, Swan's Island holds a living history of the industries that have sustained its residents over the centuries. Join us as we explore the twists and turns of these island lives, and find out for yourself which stories are 'history' and which live on!

Fine Sand beach, Swan's Island
Fine Sand beach, Swan's Island
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On this website, you will find:

  • A narrative history of Swan's Island
  • Exhibits on specific topics of island history
  • A summary of current historical work and projects

For more information about Swan's Island and its history, please visit:

The Swan's Island Historical Society's searchable digital photo collection at http://swansislandhistory.org/

The Swan's Island town website at http://www.swansisland.org/

The Swan's Island Memory Project (for more audio clips and information on the book "Guts, Feathers and All") at
http://www.swansisland.org/simp/Home.html





Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary    |    PO Box 12, 451 Atlantic Road, Swan's Island, Maine 04685    |    (207) 526-4330    |    Contact Us 
In partnership with the Maine Memory Network    |    Project of Maine Historical Society