Keywords: Skowhegan Fair Grounds
Item 78746
Contributed by: Margaret Chase Smith Library Date: 1955-06-27 Location: Skowhegan Media: Photographic print
Item 78744
President Dwight Eisenhower, Skowhegan, 1955
Contributed by: Margaret Chase Smith Library Date: 1955-06-27 Location: Skowhegan Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
Maine Eats: the food revolution starts here
From Maine's iconic lobsters, blueberries, potatoes, apples, and maple syrup, to local favorites like poutine, baked beans, red hot dogs, Italian sandwiches, and Whoopie Pies, Maine's identity and economy are inextricably linked to food. Sourcing food, preparing food, and eating food are all part of the heartbeat of Maine's culture and economy. Now, a food revolution is taking us back to our roots in Maine: to the traditional sources, preparation, and pleasures of eating food that have sustained Mainers for millennia.
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.