Maine Memory Network

Thunder Hole, Bar Harbor, ca. 1935

Contributed by: Boston Public Library Date: circa 1935 Location: Bar Harbor Media: Linen texture postcard

Thunder Hole, Acadia National Park, ca. 1950

Contributed by: Great Harbor Maritime Museum Date: circa 1950 Location: Mount Desert; Bar Harbor Media: Photographic print

Enemies at Sea, Companions in Death

Lt. William Burrows and Commander Samuel Blyth, commanders of the USS Enterprise and the HMS Boxer, led their ships and crews in Battle in Muscongus Bay on Sept. 5, 1813. The American ship was victorious, but both captains were killed. Portland staged a large and regal joint burial.

Designing Acadia

For one hundred years, Acadia National Park has captured the American imagination and stood as the most recognizable symbol of Maine’s important natural history and identity. This exhibit highlights Maine Memory content relating to Acadia and Mount Desert Island.

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Big Thunder

"Big Thunder Frank "Big Thunder" Loring, ca. 1890Abbe Museum Big Thunder Towering in height and personality, Frank “Big Thunder” Loring…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Guiding Services for Sport Hunters

"… or hunting including Penobscots Frank “Big Thunder” Loring, Joe Francis, Mitchell Francis, and Newell Mitchell, along with Passamaquoddies Wallace…"