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Item 22287

Garrison Hill, Houlton, ca. 1945

Garrison Hill, Houlton, ca. 1945

Contributed by: Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum Date: circa 1945 Location: Houlton Media: Photographic print

Mystery Corner Item

Item 16237

Parade, Market Square, Houlton, ca. 1905

Parade, Market Square, Houlton, ca. 1905

Mystery Corner Item What parade was this?

Contributed by: Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum Date: circa 1905 Location: Houlton Media: Photographic print

Item 103294

Church of the Good Shepherd and rectory, Houlton, ca. 1903

Church of the Good Shepherd and rectory, Houlton, ca. 1903

Contributed by: Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum Date: circa 1903 Location: Houlton Media: Photograph

Online Exhibits

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Letter from POW camp, 1944

Prisoners of War

Mainers have been held prisoners in conflicts fought on Maine and American soil and in those fought overseas. In addition, enemy prisoners from several wars have been brought to Maine soil for the duration of the war.

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Mary Mitchell Selmore, Pleasant Point, 1901

Holding up the Sky: Wabanaki people, culture, history, and art

Learn about Native diplomacy and obligation by exploring 13,000 years of Wabanaki residence in Maine through 17th century treaties, historic items, and contemporary artworks—from ash baskets to high fashion. Wabanaki voices contextualize present-day relevance and repercussions of 400 years of shared histories between Wabanakis and settlers to their region.

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Carl A. Garris Jr. with lobsters, Portland, 1926

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.