Keywords: War Casualties
Item 13249
Sarah Sampson letter to governor, August 17, 1863
Contributed by: Maine State Archives Date: 1863 Location: Gettysburg Media: Ink on paper
Item 15108
The greatest mother in the world, World War 1 poster, ca. 1917
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1917 Media: Ink on paper, poster
Exhibit
Field & Homefront: Bethel during the Civil War
Like many towns, Bethel responded to the Civil War by sending many soldiers and those at the homefront sent aid and supported families. The town grew during the war, but suffered after its end.
Exhibit
This Rebellion: Maine and the Civil War
For Mainers like many other people in both the North and the South, the Civil War, which lasted from 1861-1865, had a profound effect on their lives. Letters, artifacts, relics, and other items saved by participants at home and on the battlefield help illuminate the nature of the Civil War experience for Mainers.
Site Page
Highlighting Historical Hampden - War of 1812
"There were a handful casualties, and the citizens were forced to give a bond of $12,000 against the October completion of several unfinished vessels."
Site Page
Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Civil War
"… news that too often came in the form of long casualty lists in the newspaper. The situation could be just as bad for disabled soldiers who made it…"
Story
My father, Earle Ahlquist, served during World War II
by Earlene Chadbourne
Earle Ahlquist used his Maine common sense during his Marine service and to survive Iwo Jima
Story
Serving in Vietnam with Richard Hershel Green
by Peter P. Joyce Jr.
Don't get close to the new guy
