Maine Memory Network

York Institute, Saco, 1978

Contributed by: Dyer Library/Saco Museum Date: 1978 Location: Saco Media: Photographic print

Dramatic entertainment flyer, York, 1869

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1869 Location: York Media: Ink on paper

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York Institute, Saco, 1926

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1925–1926 Location: Saco Client: York Institute Architect: John Calvin Stevens and John Howard Stevens Architects

Institute for the Study of the Ancient World plans, New York, NY, 2005-2006

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 2005–2006 Location: New York; New York Client: Institute for the Study of the Ancient World Architect: Patrick Chasse

MHS in Pictures: exploring our first 200 years

Two years after separating from Massachusetts, Maine leaders—many who were part of the push for statehood—also separated from Massachusetts Historical Society, creating the Maine Historical Society in 1822. The legislation signed on February 5, 1822 positioned MHS as the third-oldest state dedicated historical organization in the nation. The exhibition features MHS's five locations over the institution's two centuries, alongside images of leaders who have steered the organization through pivotal times.

Fallen Heroes: Last of the Jewish WWII Veterans

Listen to recordings from the last of the World War II Jewish veterans.

Dyer Library/Saco Museum

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - Biddeford's Movers & Shakers

"… these same people were involved in establishing institutions and customs that are still a part of everyday life."

Mike Remillard shares his in-depth knowledge of our community
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

You will learn a lot from Mike's fascination with many topics from church organs to submarines.

Canadian immigrant founds worlds largest paper company in 1898
by Hugh J. Chisholm

Hugh J. Chisholm founded International Paper, which was the world's largest paper company in 1898.