Keywords: Harold Fitzpatrick
Item 14729
Maine Harvest potato bag, Houlton, ca. 1980
Contributed by: Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum Date: circa 1980 Location: Houlton Media: Paper
Item 75115
Class of 1931, Calais Academy, 1931
Contributed by: Lubec Historical Society Date: 1931 Location: Calais Media: Contact print from 5x7-inch negative
Exhibit
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.
