Maine Memory Network

Historic Hallowell - The Stevens Training Center Serenaders

"… and participated in many other activities like singing. The Serenaders. a group of seventeen girls, along with the school Superintendent Dr."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Republican Wigwam, Bangor, 1872

"… Grant & Wilson Club and four men marching and singing, is on page 115 of Martin's "Scrap Book no 3," one of five volumes he wrote and illustrated…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Potato Harvest Memories - Page 4 of 5

"The workers would sing songs and play in the barrels. Edwena also had potato fights with her brothers and other kids."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 15 of 17

"Speeches, singing and cheers were the order of the evening, and were appropriate and enthusiastic.”"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Islanders At Play

"… ways to spend time with friends and family than singing and dancing. It’s a beautiful day to walk to the beach and have a family picnic or meet…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Ada Martin gymnastic costume, Bangor, 1864

"… in other years, the performance had been mostly singing, but in 1864, 26 of his 400 students performed the gymnastics they had practiced."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 139-194

"Snow Reuben S. Grant Mr. Teague's Singing Association Rufus Prince Soap & Tallow Chandler Sophia Brewster Prince Sarah Cary Clara Cary Rinaldo B."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Growing Up in Masardis - Page 1 of 4

"They taught her the usual ABC’s, singing, penmanship, and writing, and art class. When she attended Ashland High School, her teachers taught history…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 74-138

"… System of Free Trade Tyler Wasgatt Brick School House Mr. Teague Dancing School William Henry Harrison, Whigs Boman Holman singing school"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Millerite camp meeting, Orrington, 1844

"He later said there were "ten hundred" people singing hymns. In his journal, Martin describes the tents, lights, pulpit, and other activities in…"

Historic Hallowell - Maine Industrial School for Girls

"The Serenaders, the girls singing group was one of many. Listen to their work. Next steps in the stroll through Hallowell ~ Joppa."

Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 1 of 4

"… of a bountiful supper & after supper had pleasant singing.” Not everyone found land to his liking in Blue Hill."

Blue Hill, Maine - The Musical Culture of Blue Hill

"Since then the joy of singing has remained while the number of singers has increased to over 80 singers."

Lincoln, Maine - Methodist Church

"They have a choir there. They sing, and I like listening to their music. There are fun things that go on after church, like Easter egg coloring, kids…"

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor Man Rats Out Brady Gang - Page 1 of 2

"His hobbies included poker, reading, singing, playing tennis, and bridge. He was also physically fit and was a very hard worker."

Surry by the Bay - Early Twentieth Century

"… schools, including a dancing school and a singing school. Its cultural development continued with the advent of The Surry Theatre in 1928, which…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield's Church on the Hill

"… had to “about face” when there was hymn singing. The members owned their pews and there were many small ones with tiny doors at either side of the…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Riverside Park

"… Boston and New York agencies that included singing and dancing comedians, musical comedies, acrobats, comic opera, trick dogs, aerialists, wizards…"

Lubec, Maine - Lubec's 1911 Centennial Celebration - Page 2 of 2

"… on the upper left holding their stars and singing patriotic songs. Centennial Living Flag, Lubec, 1911 Lubec Historical Society “Here was…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 2 of 4

"… students a chance to compete and win prizes by singing, reading, or reciting poems or other pieces."

Surry by the Bay - Surry Opera Company

"… pronunciation and grasp of the language they were singing in. The act of learning the opera was itself a step toward peace and understanding for…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Intersection of Centre and Washington

"It hosted many different singing and instrumental music schools, dance lessons, art exhibits, live concerts, special art classes, and other public…"

Mercy Hospital - Mercy & the Community

"… Annunciata to say “thank you for permitting the Singing Nuns from the Mercy Hospital to visit us.” Many teenagers participated at Mercy as Candy…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Early Settlers

"… their love of music from him, and learned to sing above the din when their grandfather sang. It was John’s daughter, Amanda, who married into the…"