Keywords: Roots
Item 16132
Charity Root, Portland, ca. 1870
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1870 Media: Photographic print
Item 16131
N. W. Taylor Root, Portland, ca. 1870
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1870 Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
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.
Exhibit
Clean Water: Muskie and the Environment
Maine Senator Edmund S. Muskie earned the nickname "Mr. Clean" for his environment efforts during his tenure in Congress from 1959 to 1980. He helped created a political coalition that passed important clean air and clean water legislation, drawing on his roots in Maine.
Site Page
"… limited now, we have held onto our industrial roots and remain, unlike most early settlements, an old fashioned mill-town."
Site Page
John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin's plow, Hampden, ca. 1833
"… "went into the woods and found a pine tree with a root running out like a plough shear and I made a plough and covered the moulboard with hoop iron…"
Story
Alex Mouzas: Passionate about sharing his Greek-American roots
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
A personal, in-depth look into the life and contributions of area Greek-Americans
Story
Dr Michael Guignard: Passion for research & Franco-American root
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
A personal journey of life in a Franco-American community with unique insights on adoption