Maine Memory Network

Maine and the Civil War - Communities and the War

"Communities and the War In nine communities, historical organizations, libraries and schools worked together between 2013 and 2015 to study what…"

Maine and the Civil War - Legendary Participation

"Legendary Participation War veterans, Kittery, 1932Maine Historical Society Maine's participation in the Civil War is legendary: heroes and…"

Maine and the Civil War - Individuals: Stories, Letters, Diaries

"… Individuals: Stories, Letters, Diaries"

Maine and the Civil War - The Homefront: Before, During, and After the War

"… The Homefront: Before, During, and After the War"

Maine and the Civil War - Offer for war battle images, Houlton, ca. 1862

"Offer for war battle images, Houlton, ca. 1862 Contributed by Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum Description A poster advertises…"

Maine and the Civil War - Poster seeking cavalry horses, Aroostook County, 1861

"Poster seeking cavalry horses, Aroostook County, 1861 Contributed by Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum Description A Civil War…"

Maine and the Civil War - Bluehill Academy Journal, 1863

"Bluehill Academy Journal, 1863 Contributed by Blue Hill Public Library Description Written during the Civil War by students at Bluehill…"

Maine and the Civil War - Letter from Daniel Lord to his wife, July 21, 1861

"… Letter from Daniel Lord to his wife, July 21, 1861 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description Daniel Lord wrote to his second…"

Surry by the Bay - Phebe Fowler: A Woman of Property

"… junior, Olin became a distinguished Civil War soldier and ended the war six years later as a lieutenant in the South leading African-American…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Ammunition Case

"A soldier whose name goes untold, and we know that there is a story behind the case that we will never be able to obtain."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 13 of 17

"Women and men who remained home started a Soldier Relief Society, and supplies were sent to sick and infirmed Soldiers on the frontlines."

Lincoln, Maine - Weatherbee Hardware Store window display, Lincoln, ca. 1943

"… This display shows pictures of World War II soldiers, medals and other memorabilia pertaining to World War II soldiers from the Lincoln area."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 7, pages 114-134

"… on Soldiers" in which he described what Civil War soldiers wore and carried and how little prepared Mainers were to be soldiers in 1861."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Tillson Testimonial

"On July 21st Henry was among the soldiers at the first battle of Bull Run. Henry was among the soldiers killed when the Confederates drove the Unions…"

Early Maine Photography - War - Page 2 of 2

"Wilson cites the widespread practice of soldiers being photographed by quoting Humphrey’s Journal for February, 1862: "The photographer accompanies…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Student Research

"For example, because of the need for soldiers’ wool uniforms and blankets, Maine farmers raised more sheep."

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

"It gave information on soldiers of both sides, background information on the battle, and soldier casualties."

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

"… And Sufferings of United States Officers and Soldiers While Prisoners of War in the Hands of the Rebel Authorities."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 1, pages 000-26

"… railroad accident, Chicago 1849 Bangor accident Soldiers Monument, Mount Hope Monument dedication Bangor Cornet Band Jesse Freemont candidacy"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Capt. L. J. Morse, Co. A, Maine State Guard, Bangor, 1864

"… which participated in the consecration of the Soldiers' Monument at Mount Hope Cemetery on June 17, 1864."

Music in Maine - Civil War drum, ca. 1861

"… a visual location for the unit, helping to keep soldiers close together. Drumming at war was dangerous, because the enemy knew that without the…"

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor During the 1940s

"By 1942, what was once Bangor Municipal Airport became Dow Air Force Base through which thousands of soldiers passed."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 14 of 17

"… State of Maine provided aid to the families of soldiers. In 1862, 257 families were supported. In 1863, 269 families were supported."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Hampden Town House, 1849

"… in rear of the academy at the time the british soldiers were on the banks of the River ready for action when our Soldiers receivd orders that the…"