Category: Religion & Philosophy, Religious Groups
Item 1185
Tented settlement, Jaffa, Palestine, 1866
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1866 Location: Jonesport Media: Photographic print
Item 11038
Samuel Taylor certificate, 1840
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1840 Location: Vassalboro; Sidney Media: Ink on paper
Exhibit
Like other immigrant groups, Jews came to Maine to make a living and enjoy the natural and cultural environment. Their experiences have been shaped by their occupational choices, Jewish values and, until recently, experiences of anti-Semitism.
Exhibit
The Advent of Green Acre Baha’i School
The Green Acre Baha’i School began as Green Acre Conferences, established by Sarah Jane Farmer in Eliot. She later became part of the Baha'i Faith and hosted speakers and programs that promoted peace. In 1912, the leader of the Baha'i Faith, 'Abdu'l-Baha, visited Green Acre, where hundreds saw him speak.
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Franco-American Heritage Center at St. Mary's
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Story
Beef Cutlet always reminds me of home in Iran
by Parivash Rohani
Making beef cutlet in Maine connects me to my home in Iran and my Baha'i faith.
Story
Nursing at Mercy Hospital during WWII
by Roberta Loring
Education and nursing at Mercy Hospital during World War II.