Keywords: Travel instrument
Item 148487
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1800 Location: Standish Media: Basswood, brass
Item 148477
Upright square grand piano, ca. 1860
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1860 Location: Portland Media: Brazilian Rosewood, ivory, metal
Exhibit
Hermann Kotzschmar: Portland's Musical Genius
During the second half of the 19th century, "Hermann Kotzschmar" was a familiar household name in Portland. He spent 59 years in his adopted city as a teacher, choral conductor, concert artist, and church organist.
Exhibit
The Schooner Bowdoin: Ninety Years of Seagoing History
After traveling to the Arctic with Robert E. Peary, Donald B. MacMillan (1874-1970), an explorer, researcher, and lecturer, helped design his own vessel for Arctic exploration, the schooner <em>Bowdoin,</em> which he named after his alma mater. The schooner remains on the seas.
Site Page
"… musicians, artists, and craftspeople who make instruments, write songs, and make music in the home and community settings."
Site Page
Music in Maine - Community and School Marching Bands
"… School Bands Most Maine schools did not have instrumental music programs until the early 20th century, so children often learned to play…"
Story
I have thought about Vietnam almost every day for 48 years
by Ted Heselton
Working as a heavy equipment operator in Vietnam
