Maine Memory Network

Triumph handtub engine, Berwick, ca. 1930

Contributed by: Berwick Historical Society Date: circa 1930 Location: Berwick Media: Photographic print

The Triumph, Waldoboro, ca. 1872

Contributed by: Waldoboro Fire Department Date: circa 1872 Location: Waldoboro Media: Wood, metal

Fair Season: Crops, Livestock, and Entertainment

Agricultural fairs, intended to promote new techniques and better farming methods, have been held since the early 19th century. Before long, entertainments were added to the educational focus of the early fairs.

The Washburns of Livermore

Members of the Washburn family of Livermore participated in the Civil War in a variety of ways -- from Caroline at the homefront, to Samuel at sea, Elihu, as a Congressman from Illinois, and Israel governor of Maine. The family had considerable influence politically on several fronts.

Presque Isle: The Star City - John R Braden

"… also by Byron Verge) VERSE ONE There’s a song of triumph rising clear with a chorus full and strong, You can hear it ring to the very skies with an…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"… log-cabins and hovels, and thither conducted in triumph their wives and children." (A History of Farmington Maine 1776-1885, Francis Gould Butler)…"