Keywords: Local events and historical references
Item 29065
The Biddeford Journal, Lincoln Street, Biddeford, 1899
Contributed by: McArthur Public Library Date: 1899 Location: Biddeford Media: Photographic print
Item 9240
Diary of Thomas Lancaster, New Sharon, 1855–1867
Contributed by: New Sharon Historical Committee Date: 1855–1867 Location: New Sharon Media: Paper
Exhibit
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.
Exhibit
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.
Site Page
Music in Maine - Rock and Roll, Punk, and Elvis
"Local promoters who organized events were moonlighting from a “day job”, paper tickets were sold for a few bucks ($2.50 for Jimi Hendrix) at the…"
Site Page
Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview
"Bath Historical Society (BHS) deserves mention for its efforts at gathering and archiving valuable fragments of Bath history."
Story
History of Forest Gardens
by Gary Libby
This is a history of one of Portland's oldest local bars
