Maine Memory Network

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Brothers of the Civil War

"James survived the Civil War and returned home to Maine, although for the rest of his life he suffered from malaria that he probably contracted…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Millerite camp meeting, Orrington, 1844

"Millerite camp meeting, Orrington, 1844 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description The Millerites, a…"

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor and the Civil War

"… was one of the largest prison camps during the Civil War. At one time, up to 32,000 men were living in the enclosed area with guards with rifles…"

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

"Three Civil War Letters Civil War Envelope, 1861Bangor Historical Society By Dana Lippitt, Curator, Bangor Historical Society On April 15…"

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor and the Civil War Resources

"Savage, Douglas J. Prison Camps in the Civil War. Philadelphia: Chelsea House Publishers, 2000. Small, Harold A."

Blue Hill, Maine - John Edward Horton, Civil War Soldier

"John Edward Horton, Civil War Soldier By Mrs. Snow's and Mr. Cole's 7th Grade Classes at Blue Hill Consolidated School John Edward Horton was born…"

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

"His name appears on the Civil War monument at Mount Hope Cemetery that honors the 236 soldiers from Bangor who died in the war (only fifty-five names…"

Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 2 of 4

"Three Civil War Letters The souvenirs of war collected by Frederick Rogers. The Fourth Regiment would not see any action for the next seven…"

Music in Maine - Longfellow Family Music

"During the War of 1812, Henry asked his father to send him a drum from Boston. Stephen Longfellow found "a very pretty drum, with an eagle painted on…"

Music in Maine - Music and Television

"He was a World War II veteran and a lifelong member of Temple Beth El. His show encouraged many young people to pursue music careers, including…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Porter Family

"Sporting camps around Maine loved to have Fly Rod come and visit. She was great publicity! The sporting camps would give her free food and free…"

Music in Maine - Rock and Roll, Punk, and Elvis

"… angst (Mad as Hell, End of the World), Mideast war protests (The Desert is a Bitch), and science fiction fantasy (Seaquimp, Okto)."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"A World War II Honor Roll stood on the grounds of the library for a time, but burned and was not replaced."

Music in Maine - Sacred Music

"… Shaker Music Click to learn more about Shaker life and music Established in 1783, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village in New Gloucester is, as of 2024…"

Music in Maine - Radio Cowboys and Country Music

"… and French Canadians to tell story-songs about life. Slim Andrews, Gini Huntington and Barry Deane founded the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame…"

Music in Maine - Opera, Orchestras and Stages

"Lucy and Bruce Poolaw were partners in life and business. They pushed for the betterment of the Penobscot for their entire lives."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - "Fly Rod" Crosby - Page 1 of 3

"New York Sportsman's Show booth, 1897 "Camp Oquossoc" displayed expert taxidermy and the latest sporting equipment from all over Maine."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Porter Lake

"… shoreline is now heavily developed with family camps, cottages and homes. The different fish in Porter Lake are the landlocked salmon and lake…"

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - The Shaping of the Borderlands: Arcane Deeds and Failed Colonies - Page 5 of 5

"Evidence of the location of Champlain’s original camp ultimately won the day over Passamaquoddy testimony, and future commissions on the political…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Native Americans

"… based European settlement until after the Civil War, although Acadians had lived along the St."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Tilson's Hat

"Tilson's Hat Civil War Union Cap worn by Perez TilsonThomaston Historical Society ➢ This is a recreation Henry Tilson’s possible conversation…"

Stetson Historical Society

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Bath's Historic Downtown - Bath Savings Institution and Hyde Block

"SEE New NOTES Mary Camp Swanton and Henry Worcester Swanton, Ambrotypes, ca. 1864, BathPatten Free Library In addition to Zina Hyde, John Swanton…"

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Politics and Enforcement

"… Historical Society B St 96 A native of Ireland, Civil War veteran Murphy was pulled from jail by Capt."