Maine Memory Network

Green Mountain Railway Car, Mount Desert Island, ca. 1883

Contributed by: Mount Desert Island Historical Society Date: circa 1883 Location: Bar Harbor Media: Photographic print

Green Street, Thomaston looking south, ca. 1871

Contributed by: Thomaston Historical Society Date: circa 1871 Location: Thomaston Media: Photographic print

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.

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.

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Maine State Prison

"Green (brothers) and found the property was not yielding a profitable investment. It was suggested as a logical site for a prison."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Early 1800s

"… death in 1806, merchants and traders, including Ballard Green, Eli Merrill, John Paine, and Patrick Keegan continued to carry on extensive business…"