Maine Memory Network

Cutting slate, Barnard, 1951

Contributed by: Monson Historical Society Date: 1951-09-12 Location: Barnard Media: Photographic print

Student in bed, Farmington Normal School, 1923

Contributed by: Mantor Library at UMF Date: 1923 Location: Farmington Media: Photographic print

MHS in Pictures: exploring our first 200 years

Two years after separating from Massachusetts, Maine leaders—many who were part of the push for statehood—also separated from Massachusetts Historical Society, creating the Maine Historical Society in 1822. The legislation signed on February 5, 1822 positioned MHS as the third-oldest state dedicated historical organization in the nation. The exhibition features MHS's five locations over the institution's two centuries, alongside images of leaders who have steered the organization through pivotal times.

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - North New Portland Village

"… house built in the North Village was known as the Sawyer house, this building was near what is now the corner of the Bog Road and the Long Falls…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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