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Added March 18, 2024

International bridge and border crossing, Madawaska, ca. 1948

Item Contributed by
Acadian Archives

Added March 18, 2024

Dave Astor's Horn, ca.1960

Item Contributed by
Maine Historical Society

Added March 18, 2024

The Ramones ticket stub, The Loft, 1978

Item Contributed by
Individual Partner

Added March 18, 2024

Acadian Village, Van Buren, ca. 1990

Item Contributed by
Acadian Archives

Added March 18, 2024

Jones Mill and Wally Albert Store, St. Francis, 1920

Item Contributed by
Acadian Archives

Added March 15, 2024

St. Mary's College, Van Buren, ca. 1910

Item Contributed by
Acadian Archives

Added March 15, 2024

Sorting gap, North Lincoln, ca. 1911

Item Contributed by
Acadian Archives

Added March 15, 2024

St. John River, Fort Kent, ca. 1979

Item Contributed by
Acadian Archives

Added March 14, 2024

Main Street, Frenchville, ca. 1910

Item Contributed by
Acadian Archives

Added March 14, 2024

Main Street, Madawaska, ca. 1975

Item Contributed by
Acadian Archives

Added March 14, 2024

Flute, ca. 1835

Item Contributed by
Maine Historical Society

Added March 13, 2024

U.S. Naval Frontier Base entrance, Portland, 1944

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Maine Historical Society

New My Maine Stories

The Oakfield Inn
by Rodney Duplisea

This is a summarized article about the opening of the Oakfield Inn. It appeared in the Bangor Daily

Betty Cody, country music legend
by Maine Historical Society

Betty Cody is noted as Maine's most recognized female singer

Powwow Music
by Chris Sockalexis

Playing powwow music with my group, the RezDogs

Mémère’s Notebook
by Robert Sylvain

My Mémère’s Notebook of old Acadian Folksongs

New Exhibits

Portland civil engineers surveying Pearl Street sewer, Portland, 1887

William S. Edwards (1830-1918) was a civil engineer who worked for the City of Portland from 1876-1906. Serving as First Assistant to Chief Engineer William A. Goodwin, then to Commissioner George N. Fernald, Edwards was a fixture in City Hall for 30 consecutive years, proving indispensable throughout the terms of 15 Mayors of Portland, including all six of those held by James Phineas Baxter. Edwards made significant contributions to Portland, was an outstanding mapmaker and planner, and his works continue to benefit historians.

North Atlantic Appalachian Domain map, 2007

Wildlife biologist Richard Anderson first proposed the International Appalachian Trail (IAT) in 1993. The IAT is a long-distance hiking trail along the modern-day Appalachian, Caledonian, and Atlas Mountain ranges, geological descendants of the ancient Central Pangean Mountains. Today, the IAT stretches from the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in Maine, through portions of Canada, Greenland, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, and Europe, and into northern Africa.

Tavern sign, Raymond, ca. 1850

Maine Historical Society staff come across unique and unforgettable items in our collections every day. While it's difficult to choose favorites from a dynamic collection, this exhibit features memorable highlights as selected by members of the MHS staff.

"Chops and Tomato Sauce" as prepared for Samuel Pickwick,  ca. 1890

Sugar and Spice: Our Vintage Recipes showcases historic recipes, dating from the 18th century to the 1950s, like sweet treats, traditional favorites, promotional printings, medicinal concoctions, curious libations, and recipes that have fallen out of favor.