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Lt. Alexander Crawford Jr., ca. 1864

Contributed by: Skowhegan History House Date: 1864 Location: Skowhegan Media: Photographic print

Alexander Crawford eucre cards, Skowhegan, 1864

Contributed by: Skowhegan History House Date: circa 1864 Location: Skowhegan Media: Paper

Student Exhibit: A Civil War Soldier from Skowhegan

Alexander Crawford a soldier from Skowhegan, was born in 1839 on a farm on the Dudley Corner Road in Skowhegan. He served in the Civil War and returned to Skowhegan to run the family farm.

Maine Eats: the food revolution starts here

From Maine's iconic lobsters, blueberries, potatoes, apples, and maple syrup, to local favorites like poutine, baked beans, red hot dogs, Italian sandwiches, and Whoopie Pies, Maine's identity and economy are inextricably linked to food. Sourcing food, preparing food, and eating food are all part of the heartbeat of Maine's culture and economy. Now, a food revolution is taking us back to our roots in Maine: to the traditional sources, preparation, and pleasures of eating food that have sustained Mainers for millennia.

Skowhegan History House

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