Maine Memory Network

Moose in the Aroostook Woods, 1895

Contributed by: Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum Date: circa 1895 Media: Photographic print

Stockholm Museum building, ca. 1902

Contributed by: Stockholm Historical Society Date: circa 1902 Location: Stockholm Media: Digital photograph

Walter T.A. Hansen Memorial Library, Mars Hill, 1950-1951

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1950–1951 Location: Mars Hill Client: Walter T.A. Hansen Memorial Library Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell

Library at Fort Fairfield, Fort Fairfield, 1912

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1912 Location: Fort Fairfield Client: Town of Fort Fairfield Architect: Coombs Bros. Architects

Holding up the Sky: Wabanaki people, culture, history, and art

Learn about Native diplomacy and obligation by exploring 13,000 years of Wabanaki residence in Maine through 17th century treaties, historic items, and contemporary artworks—from ash baskets to high fashion. Wabanaki voices contextualize present-day relevance and repercussions of 400 years of shared histories between Wabanakis and settlers to their region.

Shepard Cary: Lumberman, Legislator, Leader and Legend

Shepard Cary (1805-1866) was one of the leading -- and wealthiest -- residents of early Aroostook County. He was a lumberman, merchant, mill operator, and legislator.

Aroostook Historical and Art Museum

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Aroostook Valley Railroad

"The Bangor & Aroostook Railroad did view the Aroostook Valley Railroad as a threat to business and expanded their lines through Washburn, Mapleton…"

The stories my parents told
by Henry Gartley

Stories from my immigrant parents, WWII, and my love of history.