Maine Memory Network

Telegram on Union movement toward Vicksburg, 1863

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1863 Location: Vicksburg; New Orleans Media: Ink on paper

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General Pepperrell at the Siege of Louisbourg, 1745

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1745 Location: Louisbourg Media: Ink on paper

Big Timber: the Mast Trade

Britain was especially interested in occupying Maine during the Colonial era to take advantage of the timber resources. The tall, straight, old growth white pines were perfect for ships' masts to help supply the growing Royal Navy.

John Hancock's Relation to Maine

The president of the Continental Congress and the Declaration's most notable signatory, John Hancock, has ties to Maine through politics, and commercial businesses, substantial property, vacations, and family.

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor and the Civil War

"… Bend which occurred on April 14, 1863 and the Siege of Port Hudson as well. The 22nd Maine Regiment consisted of ten companies and one-hundred…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Blue Hill Spearheads Development on the Downeast Coast

"" In 1765 Col. Nathan Parker, who fought at the siege of Louisburg, came and married a daughter of Joseph Wood and made the third family."