Maine Memory Network

Walnut Hill School, North Yarmouth, 1935

Contributed by: North Yarmouth Historical Society Date: 1935 Location: North Yarmouth Media: Photographic print

Dunn's Corner School, North Yarmouth, Nov. 4, 1909

Contributed by: North Yarmouth Historical Society Date: 1909-11-04 Location: North Yarmouth Media: Photographic print

Farm house addition for E. Woodward, North Yarmouth, 1983-1985

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1983–1985 Location: North Yarmouth Client: E. Woodward Architect: John Calvin Stevens, II

Holding up the Sky: Wabanaki people, culture, history, and art

Learn about Native diplomacy and obligation by exploring 13,000 years of Wabanaki residence in Maine through 17th century treaties, historic items, and contemporary artworks—from ash baskets to high fashion. Wabanaki voices contextualize present-day relevance and repercussions of 400 years of shared histories between Wabanakis and settlers to their region.

Guarding Maine Rail Lines

Black soldiers served in Maine during World War II, assigned in small numbers throughout the state to guard Grand Trunk rail lines from a possible German attack. The soldiers, who lived in railroad cars near their posts often interacted with local residents.

North Yarmouth Historical Society

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Yarmouth Historical Society

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Reverend Thomas Smith of First Parish Portland
by Kristina Minister, Ph.D.

Pastor, Physician, Real Estate Speculator, and Agent for Wabanaki Genocide

An Exploration into Maine's History

Grade Level: 3-5 Content Area: Social Studies
This investigation was designed to utilize the resources of the Maine Memory Network and the Library of Congress. Students will have the opportunity to create their own albums from MMN, research their local history, and that of the state of Maine. This is a progressive approach that begins with an investigation into Yarmouth, Maine’s history, however, it could easily be adapted for any home town. Part of the exploration includes suggested visits to the local historical society and discussions with the school historian. The creative writing piece calls for students to become someone who lived in their town 100 years ago; they find the information they need be research on MMN and the Library of Congress and then write and share their stories. Along each step of the way, students created, saved, and shared albums of materials related to their research and work on MMN. The second part of this lesson is designed to coincide with the study of the history of the state of Maine and of the United States.