diff --git a/adafruit_ssd1306.py b/adafruit_ssd1306.py
index 949fef1..5c7e12a 100644
--- a/adafruit_ssd1306.py
+++ b/adafruit_ssd1306.py
@@ -78,9 +78,15 @@ def __init__(self, buffer, width, height, *, external_vcc, reset):
         # Note the subclass must initialize self.framebuf to a framebuffer.
         # This is necessary because the underlying data buffer is different
         # between I2C and SPI implementations (I2C needs an extra byte).
+        self._power = False
         self.poweron()
         self.init_display()
 
+    @property
+    def power(self):
+        """True if the display is currently powered on, otherwise False"""
+        return self._power
+
     def init_display(self):
         """Base class to initialize display"""
         for cmd in (
@@ -112,6 +118,7 @@ def init_display(self):
     def poweroff(self):
         """Turn off the display (nothing visible)"""
         self.write_cmd(SET_DISP | 0x00)
+        self._power = False
 
     def contrast(self, contrast):
         """Adjust the contrast"""
@@ -140,6 +147,7 @@ def poweron(self):
             self.reset_pin.value = 1
             time.sleep(0.010)
         self.write_cmd(SET_DISP | 0x01)
+        self._power = True
 
     def show(self):
         """Update the display"""