Keywords: Music Prize
Item 23194
Sue Winchell Burnett, Brunswick, ca. 1895, ca. 1895
Contributed by: Pejepscot History Center Date: circa 1895 Location: Brunswick Media: Photographic print
Item 35282
Painchaud's Band, Biddeford, ca. 1890
Contributed by: McArthur Public Library Date: circa 1890 Location: Biddeford Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
Several Mainers have run for president or vice president, a number of presidents, past presidents, and future presidents have had ties to the state or visited here, and, during campaign season, many presidential candidates and their family members have brought their campaigns to Maine.
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.
Site Page
Blue Hill, Maine - A Real Downeast County Fair
"… the community, and to compete and win ribbons and prizes. The cattle, sheep, goats, work horses, hogs and poultry on display range from magnificent…"
Site Page
Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 2 of 4
"… part of the nineteenth century, the stone was prized for the construction of bridges and large buildings in fast-growing American cities."
Story
Sister Therese Bouthot:Life of service as a Good Shepherd sister
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
From humble beginnings to playing a leadership role in the service of others
Story
A Maine Family's story of being Prisoners of War in Manila
by Nicki Griffin
As a child, born after the war, I would hear these stories - glad they were finally written down
