Keywords: The Bangor Band
Item 18211
Dow Field band members, Bangor, 1944
Contributed by: Bangor Public Library Date: 1944 Location: Bangor Media: Photographic print
Item 78821
The Renowned Dixfield Band, Dixfield, ca. 1890
Contributed by: Dixfield Historical Society Date: circa 1890 Location: Dixfield Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
This Rebellion: Maine and the Civil War
For Mainers like many other people in both the North and the South, the Civil War, which lasted from 1861-1865, had a profound effect on their lives. Letters, artifacts, relics, and other items saved by participants at home and on the battlefield help illuminate the nature of the Civil War experience for Mainers.
Exhibit
Holding up the Sky: Wabanaki people, culture, history, and art
Learn about Native diplomacy and obligation by exploring 13,000 years of Wabanaki residence in Maine through 17th century treaties, historic items, and contemporary artworks—from ash baskets to high fashion. Wabanaki voices contextualize present-day relevance and repercussions of 400 years of shared histories between Wabanakis and settlers to their region.
Site Page
John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor Cornet Band member, 1864
"The Bangor Cornet Band was part of the procession into the cemetery and performed during the ceremonies."
Site Page
John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor Quartette Club, 1849
"with a black band and long ends to the bands. ... Their first collars were turn down all uniform but a stand up dickey came in fashion and they made…"
Story
Mike Remillard shares his in-depth knowledge of our community
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
You will learn a lot from Mike's fascination with many topics from church organs to submarines.
Story
John Coyne from Waterville Enlists as a Railroad Man in WWI
by Mary D. Coyne
Description of conditions railroad men endured and family background on John Coyne.
