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Online Exhibits
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Maine's first governor, William King, was arguably the most influential figure in Maine's achieving statehood in 1820. Although he served just one year as the Governor of Maine, he was instrumental in establishing the new state's constitution and setting up its governmental infrastructure.
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From Sewers to Skylines: William S. Edwards's 1887 Photo Album
William S. Edwards (1830-1918) was a civil engineer who worked for the City of Portland from 1876-1906. Serving as First Assistant to Chief Engineer William A. Goodwin, then to Commissioner George N. Fernald, Edwards was a fixture in City Hall for 30 consecutive years, proving indispensable throughout the terms of 15 Mayors of Portland, including all six of those held by James Phineas Baxter. Edwards made significant contributions to Portland, was an outstanding mapmaker and planner, and his works continue to benefit historians.
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Putting Men to Work, Saving Trees
While many Mainers were averse to accepting federal relief money during the Great Depression of the 1930s, young men eagerly joined the Civilian Conservation Corps, one of President Franklin Roosevelt's most popular programs. The Maine Forest Service supervised the work of many of the camps.
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Prohibition in Maine in the 1920s
Federal Prohibition took hold of America in 1920 with the passing of the Volstead Act that banned the sale and consumption of all alcohol in the US. However, Maine had the Temperance movement long before anyone was prohibited from taking part in one of America's most popular past times. Starting in 1851, the struggles between the "drys" and the "wets" of Maine lasted for 82 years, a period of time that was everything but dry and rife with nothing but illegal activity.
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Northern Threads: Mourning Fashions
A themed exhibit vignette within "Northern Threads Part I," featuring 18th and 19th century mourning jewelry and fashions.
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Several Mainers have run for president or vice president, a number of presidents, past presidents, and future presidents have had ties to the state or visited here, and, during campaign season, many presidential candidates and their family members have brought their campaigns to Maine.
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Liberty Threatened: Maine in 1775
At Lexington and Concord, on April 19, 1775, British troops attempted to destroy munitions stored by American colonists. The battles were the opening salvos of the American Revolution. Shortly, the conflict would erupt in Maine.
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Music in Maine - Drumsticks, 1861
"… by Maine Historical Society Description Franklin C. Kimball (1844-1912) used these drumsticks while serving in the Civil War from 1861 to…"
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Rum, Riot, and Reform - Neal Dow
"On July 4, 1863, Capt. John Franklin of Bangor wrote of Dow's capture, "A small squad of rebels gobbled him up and took him to the confederacy, where…"
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Music in Maine - Community Music
"Grange Music Franklin Grange Hall, Bryant Pond, ca. 1892Maine Historical Society 'State of Maine, My State of Maine,' 1913Maine Historical…"
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Music in Maine - Music in Maine
"Burnham Charitable Trust, William Sloane Jelin Foundation, and the Phineas W. Sprague Memorial Foundaiton."
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Music in Maine - Military Marching Bands
"His son, William Chandler (1857-1922) took over the band, with Daniel continuing to play trumpet. Associated with Bowdoin College in Brunswick since…"
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These stories -- that stretch from 1999 back to 1759 -- take you from an amusement park to the halls of Congress. There are inventors, artists, showmen, a railway agent, a man whose civic endeavors helped shape Portland, a man devoted to the pursuit of peace and one known for his military exploits, Maine's first novelist, a woman who recorded everyday life in detail, and an Indian who survived a British attack.
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Music in Maine - Country Music
"on guitar, an unnamed person, William Abdoul “Shorty” Freeman on fiddle, and David (Hank) Arey with the banjo."
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The Sanitary Commission: Meeting Needs of Soldiers, Families
The Sanitary Commission, formed soon after the Civil War began in the spring of 1861, dealt with the health, relief needs, and morale of soldiers and their families. The Maine Agency helped families and soldiers with everything from furloughs to getting new socks.
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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.
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"MAKE Music makers include musicians, artists, and craftspeople who make instruments, write songs, and make music in the home and community settings."
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Music in Maine - Longfellow Family Music
"Longfellow Family Music “Music is the universal language of humankind.” --Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Outre Mer, 1835 Henry Wadsworth…"
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Music in Maine - Rock and Roll, Punk, and Elvis
"Rock and Roll, Punk, and Elvis Dave Glovsky and Louis Armstrong, Old Orchard Beach, ca. 1955Maine Historical Society Rock and Roll Concerts in…"
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"HEAR The invention of recording machines opened up a world of choices for listening to music without leaving the home."
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"Music Makers Music Makers instruments Click to see more Music Makers Music makers in Maine make instruments, create music in their…"
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Music in Maine - Music and Television
"Music and Television The Dave Astor Show Click to see more Dave Astor Show photos Dave Astor (1919-2011) produced a variety show in Portland…"
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"Sacred Music People play and sing sacred music during religious services and events. Singing allows worshipers to participate in the liturgy, with…"
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Music in Maine - Music Education
"Music Education Children's Music Click to see more Children's Music Child development educators agree music ignites the skills children need…"