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Historical Items

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Item 33350

Dr. Benjamin Page, Jr., Hallowell, 1844

Contributed by: Hubbard Free Library Date: 1844 Location: Hallowell Media: Photographic print

Item 34321

Dummer House, Dummer's Lane, Hallowell, 1968

Contributed by: Hubbard Free Library Date: 1968 Location: Hallowell Media: Photographic print

Item 34532

Peter Clark, Jr. House, Gows Lane, Hallowell, 1968

Contributed by: Hubbard Free Library Date: 1968 Location: Hallowell Media: Photographic print

Online Exhibits

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Student Exhibit: Medicine in Times Past

Inspired by Dr. Greenleaf Wilbur's medical box at the Skowhegan History House, this exhibit highlights some Mainers in the medical field of the past and the stories they had.

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Maine Eats: the food revolution starts here

From Maine's iconic lobsters, blueberries, potatoes, apples, and maple syrup, to local favorites like poutine, baked beans, red hot dogs, Italian sandwiches, and Whoopie Pies, Maine's identity and economy are inextricably linked to food. Sourcing food, preparing food, and eating food are all part of the heartbeat of Maine's culture and economy. Now, a food revolution is taking us back to our roots in Maine: to the traditional sources, preparation, and pleasures of eating food that have sustained Mainers for millennia.

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State of Mind: Becoming Maine

The history of the region now known as Maine did not begin at statehood in 1820. What was Maine before it was a state? How did Maine separate from Massachusetts? How has the Maine we experience today been shaped by thousands of years of history?

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Historic Hallowell - Martha Ballard

"… Her Diary, 1785-1812 a complete picture of Martha Ballard's life emerged: Martha Ballard was a midwife-and more....In twentieth-century terms, she…"

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Historic Hallowell - Martha Ballard's Modern Connection

"Martha Ballard's Modern Connection Martha Ballard has a direct descendant attending Hall-Dale Middle School. His name is Spencer Buck."

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Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Women in Colonial Economies - Page 3 of 4

"… The work of Hallowell, Maine resident Martha Ballard (1735-1812) exemplifies female settlers’ varied and extensive responsibilities."