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Historical Items

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Item 148477

Upright square grand piano, ca. 1860

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1860 Location: Portland Media: Brazilian Rosewood, ivory, metal

Item 17941

Wooden Flute, 1890

Contributed by: New Sweden Historical Society Date: 1890 Location: New Sweden Media: Wood with ivory and metal

Item 148484

Aeolian Harp, ca. 1850

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1850 Media: Maple, Wire, Mahogany

Online Exhibits

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How Sweet It Is

Desserts have always been a special treat. For centuries, Mainers have enjoyed something sweet as a nice conclusion to a meal or celebrate a special occasion. But many things have changed over the years: how cooks learn to make desserts, what foods and tools were available, what was important to people.

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Doing Good: Medical Stories of Maine

Throughout Maine’s history, individuals have worked to improve and expand medical care, not only for the health of those living in Maine, but for many around the world who need care and help.

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Great Cranberry Island's Preble House

The Preble House, built in 1827 on a hilltop over Preble Cove on Great Cranberry Island, was the home to several generations of Hadlock, Preble, and Spurling family members -- and featured in several books.

Site Pages

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Site Page

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - More on the Old Ell

"… management was a safe place to learn a musical instrument, play a game, make friends with animals such as dogs, cats, and goats, or learn…"

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Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 2 of 4

"… calculators), stereoscopes (a hand-held viewing instrument that created three-dimensional images of landscapes, plants and animals), low-quality…"

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Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… structure into the Winter Street Center, SPI was instrumental in preserving the “Chocolate Church” on Washington Street just north of Centre Street…"

My Maine Stories

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Story

Reverend Thomas Smith of First Parish Portland
by Kristina Minister, Ph.D.

Pastor, Physician, Real Estate Speculator, and Agent for Wabanaki Genocide