Keywords: skiing
Item 20241
Cross Country Skiing, New Sweden, ca. 1935
Contributed by: New Sweden Historical Society Date: circa 1935 Location: New Sweden Media: Photographic print
Item 20666
Cross-country skiing, New Sweden, 1936
Contributed by: New Sweden Historical Society Date: 1936 Location: New Sweden Media: Photographic print
Item 150242
Recreational Facility in Bangor, Bangor, 1971-1972
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1971–1972 Location: Bangor Client: Bangor Junior Chamber of Commerce Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell
Exhibit
By the second half of the 20th century, skiing began to enjoy unprecedented popularity. Pleasant Mountain in Bridgton (later Shawnee Peak) was Maine's foremost place to join the fun in the 1950s and 1960s.
Exhibit
World Alpine Ski Racing in Maine
Sugarloaf -- a small ski area by European standards -- entered ski racing history in 1971 by hosting an event that was part of the World Cup Alpine Ski Championships. The "Tall Timber Classic," as the event was known, had a decidedly Maine flavor.
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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Titcomb Ski Slope, Farmington, ca. 1960
"Note that this ski slope is on Morrison Hill and not on Titcomb Hill. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."
Story
I'm fortunate to live in Livermore Falls
by Kenny Jacques
I've seen a lot of changes in Livermore Falls, and hope we will reinvent again soon.
Story
Carrabassett Village and the Red Stallion Inn circa 1960
by David Rollins
The creation of Carrabassett Village and the Red Stallion Inn at Sugarloaf USA
Lesson Plan
Grade Level: 3-5
Content Area: Health Education & Physical Education, Social Studies
This lesson plan will introduce students to myriad communities in Maine, past and present, through the universal lens of sports and group activities. Students will explore and understand the history of many of Maine’s recreational pastimes, what makes Maine the ideal location for some outdoor sports, and how communities have come together through team activities throughout Maine’s history.
