Maine Memory Network

Rounding plane, ca. 1760

Contributed by: Davistown Museum Date: circa 1760 Media: Wood, steel blade

Freeland Holmes on Livermore news, Virginia, 1862

Contributed by: Washburn Norlands Living History Center Date: 1862 Location: Livermore Media: Ink on paper

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7 Florence Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Calista A Holmes Use: Dwelling - Single family

114 Hartley Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Winnie B. Holmes Use: Dwelling - Single family

Garage for Messrs. Holmes & Bedell, Lewiston, 1917

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1917 Location: Lewiston Clients: Mr.; Bedell, Holmes Architect: Harry S. Coombs

Stockly summer house, Vinalhaven, 1964

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1964 Location: Vinalhaven Clients: A. Holmes; Stockly Architect: Holmes A. Stockly; Stockly Associates

The Washburns of Livermore

Members of the Washburn family of Livermore participated in the Civil War in a variety of ways -- from Caroline at the homefront, to Samuel at sea, Elihu, as a Congressman from Illinois, and Israel governor of Maine. The family had considerable influence politically on several fronts.

State of Mind: Becoming Maine

The history of the region now known as Maine did not begin at statehood in 1820. What was Maine before it was a state? How did Maine separate from Massachusetts? How has the Maine we experience today been shaped by thousands of years of history?

Historic Clothing Collection - Sally Holmes's evening gown, ca. 1824 - Page 1 of 2

"Sally Holmes's evening gown, ca. 1824 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description Sally Holmes of Alfred wore this evening gown in…"

Maine's Road to Statehood - The Missouri Compromise: A Moral Dilemma

"On December 8, 1819, John Holmes officially petitioned Congress for Maine's admission. Map of the State of Maine, 1820Osher Map Library and…"

History of Forest Gardens
by Gary Libby

This is a history of one of Portland's oldest local bars

Maine Statehood and the Missouri Compromise

Grade Level: 9-12 Content Area: Social Studies
Using primary sources, students will explore the arguments for and against Maine statehood and the Missouri Compromise, and the far-reaching implications of Maine statehood and the Missouri Compromise such as the preservation and spread of slavery in the United States. Students will gather evidence and arguments to debate the statement: The Missouri Compromise was deeply flawed and ultimately did more harm to the Union than good.