Maine Memory Network

Skowhegan Community History - A Brief History of the Skowhegan Area

"There now can be seen a monument on the site in the present town of Madison and it is here at Old Point that the unfortunate event occurred in August…"

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

"As the harsh views of the Puritans gave way, Protestants came to believe that it was possible for anyone to achieve perfection in their lives and…"

Rum, Riot, and Reform - 1620 to 1820: New England's Great Secret

"In 1630, the Puritan first ship Arabella carried 10,000 gallons of wine and three times as much beer as water."

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Influential & Interesting Documents

"In spite of prohibitions against dancing, cards, billiards, etc., increased leisure time and prosperity heightened the demand for such entertainments…"

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Taverns, People, and Scenes

"… was one of the few activities sanctioned by Puritans since alcohol was considered beneficial to the health of mind and body."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - John Crosby

"In 1797 the town voted to build one meeting house to serve all the religious societies in the town. John Crosby was named “vendue-master” to accept…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Educating Blue Hill

"The town of Blue Hill was and is a bustling coastal community. Even in the 1700s, Blue Hill was an appealing place to settle."