September Event to Honor Acadia National Park Superintendent Sheridan Steele

Retiring Acadia National Park Superintendent, Sheridan Steele, will be honored at a cocktail buffet at the Bar Harbor Club on Monday September 7th from 5 pm to 7 pm. The Board and Council of Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park will host the celebration along with a committee of individuals and non-profits including Maine Coast Heritage Trust and Friends of Acadia. Tickets for the event are available for $125 per person through [email protected], or by calling (207) 288-1339 or (207) 288-1360.

From the earliest days of his tenure as Park Superintendent 12 years ago, Steele demonstrated resounding leadership and clear vision. He saw the importance of the Schoodic District to Acadia National Park, the need to protect adjacent lands from development, its future as a location for education and research, and its value as an addition to the visitor experience in Acadia National Park as a whole. Twelve years later, with much of his original vision accomplished, the Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park is honoring Steele with a celebration of all that he has achieved. After his retirement from the Park Service, Steele will continue to pursue various projects connected to the Schoodic District.