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Keywords: Skiing

Historical Items

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Item 20241

Cross Country Skiing, New Sweden, ca. 1935

Contributed by: New Sweden Historical Society Date: circa 1935 Location: New Sweden Media: Photographic print

Item 20666

Cross-country skiing, New Sweden, 1930s

Contributed by: New Sweden Historical Society Date: 1936 Location: New Sweden Media: Photographic print

Item 20734

Ready for a Day of Skiing, New Sweden, 1931

Contributed by: New Sweden Historical Society Date: 1931 Location: New Sweden Media: Photographic print

Architecture & Landscape

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Item 109302

Recreational Facility in Bangor, Bangor, 1971-1972

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1971–1972 Location: Bangor Client: Bangor Junior Chamber of Commerce Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell

Online Exhibits

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Exhibit

Skiing Pleasant Mountain

By the second half of the 20th century, skiing began to enjoy unprecedented popularity. Pleasant Mountain in Bridgton (later Shawnee Peak) was Maine's foremost place to join the fun in the 1950s and 1960s.

Exhibit

World Alpine Ski Racing in Maine

Sugarloaf -- a small ski area by European standards -- entered ski racing history in 1971 by hosting an event that was part of the World Cup Alpine Ski Championships. The "Tall Timber Classic," as the event was known, had a decidedly Maine flavor.

Exhibit

The Arrival of Winter

The astronomical arrival of winter -- also known as the winter solstice -- marks the year's shortest day and the season of snow and cold. It usually arrives on December 21.

Site Pages

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Site Page

Ski Museum of Maine

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

Site Page

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Titcomb Ski Slope, Farmington, ca. 1960

"Note that this ski slope is on Morrison Hill and not on Titcomb Hill. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Site Page

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Titcomb Ski Slope, Farmington, ca. 1950

"Note that this ski slope is on Morrison Hill and not on Titcomb Hill. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

My Maine Stories

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Story

I'm fortunate to live in Livermore Falls
by Kenny Jacques

I've seen a lot of changes in Livermore Falls, and hope we will reinvent again soon.

Story

Carrabassett Village and the Red Stallion Inn circa 1960
by David Rollins

The creation of Carrabassett Village and the Red Stallion Inn at Sugarloaf USA

Story

Bob Hodge:A rocky road to become Biddeford school superintendent
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

The son of immigrants, Bob's hard work and determination leads to a life of community service.

Lesson Plans

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Lesson Plan

Bicentennial Lesson Plan

Sporting Maine

Grade Level: 3-5 Content Area: Health Education & Physical Education, Social Studies
This lesson plan will introduce students to myriad communities in Maine, past and present, through the universal lens of sports and group activities. Students will explore and understand the history of many of Maine’s recreational pastimes, what makes Maine the ideal location for some outdoor sports, and how communities have come together through team activities throughout Maine’s history.