Maine Memory Network

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - P.H. Tilson Death Notice

"Tilson died on July 21, 1861 at the Battle of Bull Run. The goal of the battle was to force the Confederates to retreat to their next line of…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Tillson Testimonial

"… when the Confederates drove the Unions from Bull Run, during the battle a cannon ball shot off both his legs."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Ammunition Case

"… we can assume it was gathered from a battle like Bull Run. This battle occurred in Manassas, Virginia on July 21st, 1861."

Early Maine Photography - War - Page 2 of 2

"… in such notable battles as First Bull Run, Second Bull Run, Fredericksburg, and Chancellorsville before being killed at Gettysburg on July 2, 1863."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - JP Cilley Ledger From Post

"§ Participated in the Second Battle of Bull Run on Aug. 28-30, 1862. § Participated in the Battle of Sulphur Springs August 1863."

Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 3 of 4

"… Regiment had participated at the Second Battle of Bull Run, Chantilly and Fredericksburg. Often the regiments spent their time building forts and…"

Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 1 of 4

"… Virginia two months after their involvement at Bull Run. Fred writes: Hardtack, ca. 1865 The usual "bill of fare" for the Civil War soldier…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Native Americans

"2008. Munsungan Chert fluted spear points at the Bull Brook site. 4. George Sawyer collection is on display at the Nylander Museum in Caribou."

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"Bangor soldiers saw action at Bull Run, Manassas, Antietam, Port Hudson, Irish Bend, Fredericksburg, and Cold Harbor among others."