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Item 11078

Fiddle Festival, Benton, 1981

Fiddle Festival, Benton, 1981

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1981-07-26 Location: Benton; Benton Media: Photographic print

Item 6628

Sabbathday Lake Quartette, ca. 1900

Sabbathday Lake Quartette, ca. 1900

Contributed by: United Society of Shakers Date: circa 1900 Location: New Gloucester Media: Photographic print, glass plate negative

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King Tavern and Customs House, Bath, ca. 1910

William King

Maine's first governor, William King, was arguably the most influential figure in Maine's achieving statehood in 1820. Although he served just one year as the Governor of Maine, he was instrumental in establishing the new state's constitution and setting up its governmental infrastructure.

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Mary King Scrimgeour dress, Lewiston, ca. 1895

Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In

Adorning oneself to look one's "best" has varied over time, gender, economic class, and by event. Adornments suggest one's sense of identity and one's intent to stand out or fit in.

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Sgt. Nelson W. Jones, 3rd Maine Infantry, ca. 1862

This Rebellion: Maine and the Civil War

For Mainers like many other people in both the North and the South, the Civil War, which lasted from 1861-1865, had a profound effect on their lives. Letters, artifacts, relics, and other items saved by participants at home and on the battlefield help illuminate the nature of the Civil War experience for Mainers.

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Mary Curran Leighton and musicians, Portland, ca. 1930

Music in Maine - Music stores

"1895Belfast Historical Society Music stores well instruments and sheet music for customers, and serve as a meeting place for musicians."

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Guarnerius style Violin, 1911

Music in Maine - Music Makers

"Music Makers Music Makers instruments Click to see more Music Makers Music makers in Maine make instruments, create music in their…"

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SEE NOTE Detail of USGS Topographical Map of Bath, 2000

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… structure into the Winter Street Center, SPI was instrumental in preserving the “Chocolate Church” on Washington Street just north of Centre Street…"