Keywords: Walking Club
Item 69119
Outing Club, Farmington State Normal School, ca. 1923
Contributed by: Mantor Library at UMF Date: circa 1923 Location: Industry Media: Photographic print
Item 23481
Penobscot rootclub by Russell Joe, Indian Island, ca. 1930
Contributed by: Hudson Museum, Univ. of Maine Date: circa 1930 Location: Indian Island Media: Wood
Exhibit
Hiking, Art and Science: Portland's White Mountain Club
In 1873, a group of men, mostly from Portland, formed the second known hiking club in the U.S., the White Mountain Club of Portland, to carry out their scientific interests, their love of hiking and camaraderie, and their artistic interests in painting and drawing the features of several of the White Mountains.
Exhibit
Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In
Adorning oneself to look one's "best" has varied over time, gender, economic class, and by event. Adornments suggest one's sense of identity and one's intent to stand out or fit in.
Site Page
Bath's Historic Downtown - Church Block
"The Sagadahoc Club was a very prestigious men's club, and was first organized on December 3rd, 1888."
Site Page
Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - A Murder In Strong
"It was a mile and a half walk that she made each Sunday, weather permitting. Sabbath day activities started with Sunday school, followed by 10:00 a.m."
Story
Tammy Ackerman: Falling in love with Biddeford
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
Someone "from away" who fell in love with Biddeford and contributed to its transformation
Story
My father, Earle Ahlquist, served during World War II
by Earlene Chadbourne
Earle Ahlquist used his Maine common sense during his Marine service and to survive Iwo Jima
