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Historical Items

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Item 104515

Charles Thompson of South Berwick, ca. 1850

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1850 Location: South Berwick Media: Ambrotype

Item 148484

Aeolian Harp, ca. 1850

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1850 Media: Maple, Wire, Mahogany

Item 148418

Rattle by Peter Moore, Sipayik, 2018

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 2018 Location: Pleasant Point Media: Wood, leather, glass, sinew

Online Exhibits

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Hermann Kotzschmar: Portland's Musical Genius

During the second half of the 19th century, "Hermann Kotzschmar" was a familiar household name in Portland. He spent 59 years in his adopted city as a teacher, choral conductor, concert artist, and church organist.

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The Kotzschmar Memorial Organ

A fire and two men whose lives were entwined for more than 50 years resulted in what is now considered to be "the Jewel of Portland" -- the Austin organ that was given to the city of Portland in 1912.

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Strike Up the Band

Before the era of recorded music and radio, nearly every community had a band that played at parades and other civic events. Fire departments had bands, military units had bands, theaters had bands. Band music was everywhere.

Site Pages

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Music in Maine - Music Education

"Dancing to music helps children build motor skills while allowing them to practice self-expression. For children and adults, music helps strengthen…"

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Music in Maine - Music stores

"Piano and guitar teacher Mary Curran Leighton (1885-1972) and her spouse, Clifford Leighton, ran a music store in Portland where they sold…"

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Music in Maine - Sacred Music

"Shaker Music Shaker Music Click to learn more about Shaker life and music Established in 1783, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village in New Gloucester…"

My Maine Stories

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Mike Remillard shares his in-depth knowledge of our community
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

You will learn a lot from Mike's fascination with many topics from church organs to submarines.

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Choosing a Career in Country and Bluegrass Music
by Ken Brooks

How I became a country and bluegrass musician

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First night on the pulp pile at zero degrees, to mill foreman
by Arthur Benedetto

I worked my way up in International Paper, moving from the pick ax pile to a foreman on computers