Keywords: Fetes
Item 6218
Midsummer Fete for the Eliot Public Library, Eliot, 1888
Contributed by: Eliot Baha'i Archives Date: 1888-08-14 Location: Eliot Media: Ink on paper
Item 9351
Watermelon Race, Squirrel Island Fete Week, 1910
Contributed by: Stanley Museum Date: 1910-08-27 Location: Southport Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
The Advent of Green Acre, A Baha'i Center of Learning
The Green Acre Baha'i School began as Green Acre Conferences, established by Sarah Jane Farmer in Eliot. She later became part of the Baha'i Faith and hosted speakers and programs that promoted peace. In 1912, the leader of the Baha'i Faith, 'Abdu'l-Baha, visited Green Acre, where hundreds saw him speak.
Exhibit
Poland Spring: Summering in Fashion
During the Gilded Age at the end of the nineteenth century, Americans sought to leave increasing urban, industrialized lives for the health and relaxation of the country. The Poland Spring resort, which offered a beautiful setting, healing waters, and many amenities, was one popular destination.
