Maine Memory Network

Acadia National Park

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Rum, Riot, and Reform - 1919 to 1934: The Nation Follows Maine Into Prohibition

"1919 to 1934: The Nation Follows Maine Into Prohibition Triumph and Disappointment Confiscated liquor bottles, Portland, 1927Maine Historical…"

National Archives at Boston

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - IV. Engulfed by nationalism: Revolutionary Biddeford

"IV. Engulfed by nationalism: Revolutionary Biddeford J.G. Deering & Son Lumber Co., Biddeford, ca."

First Parish in Portland

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Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Founding of Acadia National Park

"In 1919 it became Lafayette National Park, the first east of the Mississippi. Then in 1929 it was renamed Acadia National Park and now protects…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - National Community Christmas Tree - 1959

"… was, therefore, the first President to light the national Christmas tree for the Pageant of Peace. The Pageant was held on the Ellipse, a grassy…"

City of Brewer

Brewer is the gateway to coastal communities and Acadia National Park. The city along with Bangor also serves as a trading and distribution center for the coastal areas and towns and cities to the north with the total region having a population of approximately 250,000 people.

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Overview & Introduction

"Its legislation and its leaders help set the national agenda; its love of drink and resistance to change mirrored the national experience."

Rum, Riot, and Reform - 1865 to 1919: The Drys Gain New Adherents and Leaders

"Near the outset of the First World War, Mrs. Stevens was such a revered symbol of activist womanhood that she was honored by the lowering of the…"

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Acknowledgements

"Daveis Benevolent Fund National Distributors Inc. Opening Reception Acadia Trust N.A./Gouws Capital Lecture Series Lincoln National Life Insurance Co."

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Women Leaders and Temperance

"A social activist on many fronts, Lillian Stevens was the first woman to be honored at her death by the lowering of the statehouse flag."

Rum, Riot, and Reform - 1820 to 1865: Temperance and the Maine Law

"Celebrated as the "Napoleon of Temperance," Dow promoted his approach nationally and internationally."

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Why Study the History of Drinking?

"Maine led the nation in the temperance fight; a look at its history might help put current issues in some perspective."

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Temperance Membership

"Some were independent, while others linked to national and state movements or organizations. X Youth's Temperance Ribbon Silk Late 19th…"

Rum, Riot, and Reform - A Call to Temperance

"… Going with the Stream, and other stories National Temperance Society and Publication House, 1883 Courtesy of William and Debra Barry X…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Andrew Anderson

"He says, “I’m not gunna tell you why but get your money out. Put it in the Nationals. Fast. That’s all I’m gunna say.” My father, I guess he thought…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Notable Residents

"… local businessmen and lawyers gained state and national recognition. William Keith sold a lot with a partially constructed house at the corner of…"

Skowhegan Community History - Sister Communities

"… Maine Memory Network, Maine Historical Society’s nationally recognized statewide digital museum. Maine Memory Network features a constantly growing…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Prison Fires - 1849 to 1924

"… O’Brien Block next door, location of the George's National Bank at the time. Prison Fire, Thomaston, 1923Thomaston Historical Society There…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - JP Cilley Ledger From Post

""Civil War Battle Summaries by State." National Park Service - Experience Your America. 13 Apr. 2009…"

Skowhegan Community History - Farming in the Skowhegan Area

"Sweet corn from Maine was popular all across the nation.   Our interview with a former farmer Today farmers continue the challenge to survive."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Expands - 1805 to 1846

"… the authority of the newly formed American nation. It punished American merchants in the process by prohibiting trading."

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Drinking Implements

"… (1725-1803), Boston Silver Courtesy of the The First Parish in Portland, Maine Unitarian Universalist This mug was presented to Reverend Deane of…"