Maine Memory Network

Maine and the Civil War - Offer for war battle images, Houlton, ca. 1862

"The poster states that it includes scenes from the most recent battle, which is Pittsburg Landing (Shilo) in 1862."

Lincoln, Maine - World War I

"When the United States did enter, we entered as a part of the Allies. The whole war started because of the assassination of Archduke Franz-Ferdinand…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Grand Army of the Republic

"He enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 28. He served in Company L of the First Cavalry. Edmund was wounded on August 20, 1862."

Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"… treaty stated that the eastern boundary of the United States was the St. Croix River, but documentation never made clear which river was the St."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Hampden Academy

"On April 13, 1815, Hampden Academy united with the Maine Charity School, but the latter was moved to Bangor and is now known as the Bangor Seminary."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Soldiers Of The Civil War

"He was discharged from the United States Army in November, 1863, and he was married to Myra T. Ames on January 10, 1864."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Potato import protest, Presque Isle, 1982

"Rights and reproductions for all UPI (United Press International) images are currently managed by Getty Images."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Maxie Anderson, Presque Isle, 1981

"Rights and reproductions for all UPI (United Press International) images are currently managed by Getty Images."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Balloon liftoff memorial, Presque Isle, 1981

"Rights and reproductions for all UPI (United Press International) images are currently managed by Getty Images."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Native Americans

"… in 1870 and women the right to vote in 1920, the United State government did not give this right to native people until the mid 1930s."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Firemen's Muster, Presque Isle, 1938

"The parade is heading east up State Street. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Free Baptist Church, Presque Isle, 1895

"… Description The Free Baptist Church (later the State Street Baptist Church), corner of Second and State Streets, was built in 1881."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"This effectively assisted local farmers by reducing Canadian competition in the potato market. While serving in the Maine State Senate, Gould chaired…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Oak Hotel

"The hotel consisted of forty-six units, mostly for single people. Miss Mary Oak, who lived near by on the corner of Academy and Second Streets, built…"

Lincoln, Maine - Masonic Hall

"… it is said that the 18th president of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant, stayed in the Lincoln House Hotel."

Lincoln, Maine - Civil War

"… against the South to end slavery and reunite the United States. There were people in the Civil War who were drafted, which means that they were…"

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Allies & Allegiance: Military comradery at the Centennial, 1920

"In many ways, WWI introduced the United States as a world power, and military demonstrations solidified its new role."

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - 1925 National Governors' Association Convention

"Governors from across the United States were excited to see what vacationland had to offer. Participants were treated to a ride in the Navy Airship…"

Music in Maine - Military Marching Bands

"… State Museum The earliest marching bands in the United States were part of military units, used during drills and troop movements."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Works Cited

"Genealogical and Family History of the State of Maine. New York: Lewis Publishing Co., 1909. Thompson, Deborah."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - Shipbuilding in Biddeford: Lore, Leaders, and Legacy

"… goods, wares and merchandises imported into the United States” led to the creation of the “District of Biddeford and Pepperelborough, as one port”…"

Surry by the Bay - Surry Opera Company

"… were allowed to make their first visit to the United States accompanied by a four-man TV crew. Two tour buses full of performers traveled around…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Elusive Championship

"The state championship was moved to the Augusta Civic Center after 2005. So a “congratulations” goes out to the boys and girls basketball teams at…"

Skowhegan Community History - Sister Communities

"Partnering with the Maine State Library, MHS increased the partnership team in each community to include the public library, a crucial participant…"