Keywords: Ship carving
Item 20562
Ship George R. Skolfield, ca. 1885
Contributed by: Pejepscot History Center Date: circa 1885 Location: Brunswick; Harpswell Media: Photographic print
Item 80710
Chief Joseph Orono powder horn, ca. 1780
Contributed by: Abbe Museum Date: circa 1780 Location: Indian Island Media: Cow horn, wood
Exhibit
The Life and Legacy of the George Tate Family
Captain George Tate, mast agent for the King of England from 1751 to the Revolutionary War, and his descendants helped shape the development of Portland (first known as Falmouth) through activities such as commerce, shipping, and real estate.
Exhibit
For one hundred years, Acadia National Park has captured the American imagination and stood as the most recognizable symbol of Maine’s important natural history and identity. This exhibit highlights Maine Memory content relating to Acadia and Mount Desert Island.
Site Page
Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Baird's Quarry history
"… wherever there was a small field of stone to be carved by an individual. These were named for their characteristic of “moving” whenever the rock…"
Site Page
Historic Hallowell - Shipbuilders, Sailors and Whaling Men
"Allen’s special talent was the carving of ships’ figureheads. The family of Allen and Charity (Pierce) Drew included five sons, three of whom were…"
Story
An enjoyable conference, Portland 2021
by John C. Decker, Danville, Pennsylvania
Some snippets from a 4-day conference by transportation historians in Portland, September 7-11, 2021
