Maine Memory Network

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Holiday Events

"There would be a variety of races for the kids and in the evening there often were fire works. Fourth of July lobster bake, Swan's Island ca."

John Martin: Expert Observer - First electric railroad car in Bangor, 1889

"… year, and wrote, "when I was in Bangor July the 4th I had the pleasure of seeing the 4 cars which was run on that day I was told from day break…"

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Floods Citations

"… USGS, Hallowell-Maine, Date Accessed: March 4th, Date Website was made: June 22, 2009,http://me.water.usgs.gov/kenmon.html Watson, Barbara M."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Tillson Testimonial

"He was accepted into the regiment on the 15th and left for Washington two days later. On July 21st Henry was among the soldiers at the first battle…"

Lubec, Maine - Lubec's 1911 Centennial Celebration - Page 1 of 2

"… observing the Town’s Centennial on July 3rd and 4th. With a population peaking at nearly 3370 people and exuberant community pride, Lubec…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrap & Sketch Book 2: 1864-1866

"… a former slave who lived in Bangor, the 1865 July 4th celebration, the first hot air balloon in Bangor, dance, criminals and criminal activity in…"

Historic Hallowell - Commerce on the Kennebec Citations

"… USGS, Hallowell-Maine, Date Accessed: March 4th, Date Website was made: June 22, 2009,http://me.water.usgs.gov/kenmon.html Watson, Barbara M."

Thomaston Historical Society

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Lubec, Maine - Parade, Pins and Pageantry, 1911

"… Lubec prepared Water Street, below, for the July 4th parade which simultaneously honored the Town's 100th birthday Water Street during…"

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

"… Water Street likely was taken on Tuesday the 4th. Zoom in to see the uniformed individuals on the lower left, possibly members of one of the many…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Expansion

"The 4th of July was an especially popular time to visit the park as it offered special sporting events for children, a huge fireworks display, and…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Summer Resorts

"… The Dark Harbor Shop Ice Cream Race, July 4th Parade and Chicken Barbeque, Sunset Services at the Ferry Landing, Dances, The Quicksilver, etc."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - About Us

"… Celebration took place on Thursday, June 4th at Islesboro Central School. Students gave presentations on their roles in the project, and…"

Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 3 of 4

"… is A Philladelphian) The 3 Regts were the 3d 4th & 17th In a little over three months the Fourth Maine Regiment would face some of the fiercest…"

Lubec, Maine - Timeline

"… School • The Lubec Herald ceases publication 4th of July Parade, Lubec, ca. 1898Lubec Memorial Library 1960 • The Lobster Trap Gift Shop…"

Lubec, Maine - Susie Calder: Lubec's Sardine Queen

"J: Did each factory have its own float in the 4th of July parade? S: Yes, I think so. Of course, I didn’t see the parade because I was riding on the…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Raymond Wallace

"… celebrate many holidays? We only celebrated the 4th of July and Christmas. There weren’t as many holidays as there are now."

Lincoln, Maine - Telegraphs & Telephones

"The blaze came unexpectedly, right before the 4th of July celebration. The village of Lincoln is very fortunate for the wind not blowing, because the…"

Colby College Special Collections

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Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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