2026 Summer Events

Each summer, IHT hosts fundraising events to sustain and grow our work at Island Heritage Trust. This year, join us on Sunday, July 19 for a Summer Benefit at Aragosta. RSVP is now open below!

Then, on Wednesday, August 12, Burnt Cove Boil will be hosting Concert on the Cove (with a lobster dinner!)

Questions about these events? Please call us at 207-348-2455 or email lclifford@islandheritagetrust.org

2026 Summer Benefit at Aragosta

Sunday July 19, 2026

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

300 Goose Cove Road

Please join us for a celebratory summer gathering in support of Island Heritage Trust’s work to steward the land and connect with community on Deer Isle. Overlooking beautiful Barred Island, you will enjoy elegant and delicious fare at Aragosta from renowned Chef Devin Finigan and her team. The event will include remarks and a live auction. Your attendance will directly support IHT’s stewardship and educational efforts. We hope you can join us. Thank you!

Honorary Preserve Stewards

During the event, we will be honoring our 2026 Honorary Preserve Stewards. These Honorary Preserve Stewards have generously committed to gifting a donation that will provide care for a specific IHT preserve throughout the 2026 Fiscal Year. We are so grateful for their amazing support.