Keywords: Atkins Farm
Item 29284
Cpl. Eugene Edey and Claudia Atkins, North Yarmouth, 1942
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1942 Location: North Yarmouth Media: Photographic print
Item 105862
Pvt. Florentino Lopez with Atkins children, North Yarmouth, 1942
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1942 Location: North Yarmouth Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
Black soldiers served in Maine during World War II, assigned in small numbers throughout the state to guard Grand Trunk rail lines from a possible German attack. The soldiers, who lived in railroad cars near their posts often interacted with local residents.
Exhibit
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.
