Maine Memory Network

Article of submission to British, March 2, 1760

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1760 Media: Ink on paper

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Letter concerning Indian treaties, 1864

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1749–1864 Media: Ink on paper

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Designing Acadia

For one hundred years, Acadia National Park has captured the American imagination and stood as the most recognizable symbol of Maine’s important natural history and identity. This exhibit highlights Maine Memory content relating to Acadia and Mount Desert Island.

George F. Shepley: Lawyer, Soldier, Administrator

George F. Shepley of Portland had achieved renown as a lawyer and as U.S. Attorney for Maine when, at age 42 he formed the 12th Maine Infantry and went off to war. Shepley became military governor of Louisiana early in 1862 and remained in the military for the duration of the war.

Maine's Road to Statehood - The American Revolution and Early Attempts at Separation - Page 1 of 2

"… this tract, on the second page, was another submission sent by one “Philanthropos,” again regarding separation.[5] The Falmouth Gazette's printers…"