Maine Memory Network

U.S. Hospital, Georgetown, D.C., ca. 1865

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1907 Location: Washington, DC Media: Engraving

William S. Cohen, Washington D.C., ca. 1980

Contributed by: Raymond H. Fogler Library Date: circa 1980 Location: Washington, DC Media: Photographic print

Cottage for Major W. M. Dunn on Cushing Island, Portland, ca. 1891

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1896 Location: Portland Client: William McKee Dunn Architect: John Calvin Stevens

Churchill House on State St., Portland, 1928-1934

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1928–1934 Location: Portland Client: Major Gist. Blair Architect: Binford & Wadsworth

The Sanitary Commission: Meeting Needs of Soldiers, Families

The Sanitary Commission, formed soon after the Civil War began in the spring of 1861, dealt with the health, relief needs, and morale of soldiers and their families. The Maine Agency helped families and soldiers with everything from furloughs to getting new socks.

Northern Threads: Mourning Fashions

A themed exhibit vignette within "Northern Threads Part I," featuring 18th and 19th century mourning jewelry and fashions.

Lubec, Maine - Myron Avery, Lubec, and the Appalachian Trail

"Based mostly in Washington, D.C. during peacetime, he also served as president of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club from 1927 to 1941."

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"… High School Marching Band traveled to Washington D.C. to represent Maine in the Cherry Blossom Parade."

Participating in the 2017 Women’s March on Washington
by Sarah Gaba

Participating in the Women's March in Washington, D.C., 2017

My life as a revolutionary knitter
by Katharine Cobey

Moving to Maine and confronting knitting stereotypes