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Historical Items

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Item 76572

Fire department water battle, Old Town, 1965

Contributed by: Town of Topsham Date: 1965-07-25 Location: Old Town Media: Photographic print

Item 76583

Ticket to fire muster ball at Lemont Hall, Brunswick, 1914

Contributed by: Town of Topsham Date: 1914-03-27 Location: Brunswick Media: Ink on paper

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Item 76582

Fire muster stream platform, Gardner, Massachusetts, 1950

Contributed by: Town of Topsham Date: 1950-09-02 Location: Gardner Media: Photographic print

Online Exhibits

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A Day for Remembering

Most societies have had rituals or times set aside to honor ancestors, those who have died and have paved the way for the living. Memorial Day, the last Monday in May, is the day Americans have set aside for such remembrances.

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Scarborough: They Answered the Call

Scarborough met every quota set by the state for supplying Civil War soldiers for Union regiments. Some of those who responded became prominent citizens of the town.

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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.

Site Pages

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Historic Hallowell - The Union Fire Club of Hallowell, Musters, & Carnivals

"… the annual World of Mirth carnival and firemen’s musters.The Hallowell Union Fire Club helped the community put fires out, making it a safer place…"

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Historic Hallowell - The Fireman's Musters in Hallowell

"The NEFMAI was made of governing firemen muster teams. The elected officers were the president, vice president, and secretary/treasurer."

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Historic Hallowell - Police and Fire Citations

"Kaufman, Jerry. WHAT A FIRE MUSTER IS ALL ABOUT. 2005. California Fireman’s Muster Association. 16 Apr."