Maine Memory Network

Wood stool, New Sweden, ca. 1900

Contributed by: New Sweden Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: New Sweden Media: Wood

River drivers' camp, West Branch Penobscot River, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Norcross Heritage Trust Date: circa 1900 Media: Photographic print

Music in Maine - Longfellow Family Music

"… piano forte and an additional $8.25 for a music stool, equaling about $8,500 in 2024. Purchased for Stephen’s daughter, Anne S."

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.

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 1 of 4

"These stools and tables were often made out of pine or oak boards by the students' parents. By 1880, children sat in individual desks that were…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Indian Encampment: Behind the Scenes

"… Memorial Library Beyond simple wooden chairs and stools, there was little furniture at the encampment."

Story of the "little nun"
by Felicia Garant

My grandmother made a nun's outfit for me

Rug Hooking Project with a Story
by Marilyn Weymouth Seguin

My grandmother taught me the Maine craft of rug hooking when I was a child.