Maine Memory Network

National Guard unit from World War I, Kennebunk, ca. 1917

Contributed by: Brick Store Museum Date: circa 1917 Location: Kennebunk Media: Photographic print

First National Store, Biddeford, ca. 1940

Contributed by: An individual through Biddeford Historical Society Date: circa 1940 Location: Biddeford Media: Photographic print

10-16 Commercial Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Canadian National Railways Use: Blacksmith Shop

204-206 Middle Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Heirs of Harrison J. Libby Use: Store

MHS in Pictures: exploring our first 200 years

Two years after separating from Massachusetts, Maine leaders—many who were part of the push for statehood—also separated from Massachusetts Historical Society, creating the Maine Historical Society in 1822. The legislation signed on February 5, 1822 positioned MHS as the third-oldest state dedicated historical organization in the nation. The exhibition features MHS's five locations over the institution's two centuries, alongside images of leaders who have steered the organization through pivotal times.

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.

National Archives at Boston

View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.

Music in Maine - Music stores

"Record Store Day helped drive the resurgence of vinyl and increased US music sales to more than a billion dollars annually."

Bull Moose
by Chris Brown

The history of Bull Moose Music, one of Maine's favorite music stores

My artwork help process memories of Vietnam
by Brian Barry

My Eagle drawing won first place in the Togus Arts and Crafts show, third in the Nationals.