Keywords: Caroling
Item 116254
Common Ground Country Fair t-shirt, 1999
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1999 Location: Union Media: Cotton, ink
Item 55227
Good Will girls on Christmas morning, Fairfield, ca. 1950
Contributed by: L.C. Bates Museum / Good Will-Hinckley Homes Date: circa 1950 Location: Fairfield Media: Photographic print
Item 111496
Wilson residence studio elevations, Falmouth, 1999-2000
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1999–2000 Location: Falmouth Client: Carol A. Wilson Architect: Carol A. Wilson; Carol A. Wilson, Architect
Item 111493
Wilson office kitchen elevation, Portland, 1986
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1986 Location: Portland Client: Carol A. Wilson, Architect Architect: Carol A. Wilson; Carol A. Wilson, Architect
Exhibit
Evergreens and a Jolly Old Elf
Santa Claus and evergreens have been common December additions to homes, schools, businesses, and other public places to America since the mid nineteenth century. They are two symbols of the Christian holiday of Christmas whose origins are unrelated to the religious meaning of the day.
Exhibit
Maine Medical Center, Bramhall Campus
Maine Medical Center, founded as Maine General Hospital, has dominated Portland’s West End since its construction in 1871 on Bramhall Hill. As the medical field grew in both technological and social practice, the facility of the hospital also changed. This exhibit tracks the expansion and additions to that original building as the hospital adapted to its patients’ needs.
Site Page
Historic Hallowell - Hurricanes Of 1954 - Stories and Timelines
"August 25th 1954 2:00 PM Tropical Depression Carol becomes Tropical Storm Carol and has winds of 45 MPH and begins moving North North West at 13 MPH…"
Site Page
Surry by the Bay - Surry Today
"… many annual community events such as Christmas caroling, food drives, and theatrical events. Many volunteers and an active parent-teacher group…"
Story
Portland in the 1940s
by Carol Norton Hall
As a young woman in Portland during WWII, the presence of servicemen was life changing.
Story
Dan Gagne: The story behind Biddeford’s legendary speed skater
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
Stories from a competitive athlete with countless awards and contributions to his community
Lesson Plan
Longfellow Studies: "Christmas Bells"
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Content Area: English Language Arts, Social Studies
The words of this poem are more commonly known as the lyrics to a popular Christmas Carol of the same title. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote "Christmas Bells" in December of 1863 as the Civil War raged. It expresses his perpetual optimism and hope for the future of mankind. The poem's lively rhythm, simple rhyme and upbeat refrain have assured its popularity through the years.