Keywords: Religious objects
Item 9845
Dames de Ste. Anne Banner, St. Agatha, ca. 1920
Contributed by: Ste. Agathe Historical Society Date: circa 1920 Location: Saint Agatha Media: Silk
Item 14555
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1640 Location: Cape Elizabeth Media: Brass
Exhibit
Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In
Adorning oneself to look one's "best" has varied over time, gender, economic class, and by event. Adornments suggest one's sense of identity and one's intent to stand out or fit in.
Exhibit
Shaarey Tphiloh, Portland's Orthodox Synagogue
Shaarey Tphiloh was founded in 1904 by immigrants from Eastern Europe. While accommodating to American society, the Orthodox synagogue also has retained many of its traditions.
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Ste. Agathe Historical Society
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Skowhegan Community History - Abenakis in the Norridgewock/Skowhegan Area
"He was an artist and he painted pictures of religious subjects. The natives were fond of a bell that Father Rasle had."
Lesson Plan
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12, Postsecondary
Content Area: Social Studies
This lesson presents an overview of the history of Jews in Maine and the U.S., including some of the factors that led to Jewish immigration to the U.S., examination of the prejudice, discrimination and anti-Semitism many Jews have experienced, and the contributions of Jews to community life and culture in Maine.
Lesson Plan
Irish and Ulster Scots in Maine
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12, Postsecondary
Content Area: Social Studies
This lesson presents an overview of the history of the Irish and Ulster Scots/Scots Irish in Maine and the U.S., including some of the factors that led to their immigration to the U.S., a look into the prejudice and discrimination many Irish and Ulster Scots/Scots Irish experienced, and the contributions of Irish and Ulster Scots/Scots Irish to community life and culture in Maine.
