Why Become a Member?

Some one might ask the question, why support the Caribou Historical Society and Whiter Museum. Certainly, Caribou has an amazing library that houses historical collections and the Nylander has amazing natural science collection. These two institutions support and advance the creative economy in Caribou, Maine as well as providing information to all those who are interested int heir local and maturation science history.

So why support the Caribou Historical Society and Whiter Muse7um? It is because your historical society and a museum is also part of community investment that preserves local identity, sustains shared heritage, and offers tangible personal benefits like free admission and exclusive event access as well as access to the physical collections donated by past residents that may vie one of your relatives (or not).

Memberships maintain vital local treasures, provide research access, and foster community connection. Here is what we strive to do—it is our vision:
  • To Preserve Local Identity: How small, yet viable,  museum preserves the history of Caribou Maine but also the memory of Mexico's "Max" Whittier, who left Aroostook county to find his dream. We strive to preserve undocumented history of a community not found in history books. Membership fees help us do this through the preservation of  local artifacts and documents that might otherwise be lost. 
  • Community Connection: The Caribou Historical Society and Whittier Museum serve as a hub for social gathering, connecting people with shared interests in local history.
  • Supporting Creative Economy: A thriving historical society acts as a visitor attraction, bringing tourism dollars to small, limited-budget communities.
  • Direct Impact on Sustainability: In small communities, memberships are often the primary source of operational funding, keeping the doors open and ensuring the museum can continue its educational mission. This is what we strive for.
  • Volunteer Opportunities: Membership offers a chance to engage deeply with local history through volunteering, which can lead to skill development and personal fulfillment. We desire community members to help us. Unlike larger institutions who have the funds and backing of staff, we need the volunteers to help us grow.

Support the Caribou Historical Society with a one-time donation

We invite you to make a one-time donation to the Caribou Historical Society to help preserve our rich heritage and history. Your generous contribution will support new projects, exhibitions, and educational programs that celebrate and promote the stories of our community. Together, we can ensure that future generations have the opportunity to learn from and appreciate the unique history of Caribou. Thank you for your support!
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