Keywords: Wooden Traps
Item 79585
Wooden lobster traps, South Bristol, ca. 1978
Contributed by: South Bristol Historical Society Date: circa 1978 Location: South Bristol Media: Photographic print
Item 101358
Fishing gear and oak lobster traps, Monhegan, ca. 1890
Contributed by: Monhegan Museum Date: circa 1890 Location: Monhegan Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
Maine Eats: the food revolution starts here
From Maine's iconic lobsters, blueberries, potatoes, apples, and maple syrup, to local favorites like poutine, baked beans, red hot dogs, Italian sandwiches, and Whoopie Pies, Maine's identity and economy are inextricably linked to food. Sourcing food, preparing food, and eating food are all part of the heartbeat of Maine's culture and economy. Now, a food revolution is taking us back to our roots in Maine: to the traditional sources, preparation, and pleasures of eating food that have sustained Mainers for millennia.
Exhibit
The astronomical arrival of winter -- also known as the winter solstice -- marks the year's shortest day and the season of snow and cold. It usually arrives on December 21.
Site Page
Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Lobstering
"The dory in the foreground has wooden lobster traps on it, while the dory in the background has a trawling tub on it."
Site Page
Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Other Recreation
"Trapping has always been popular in our area. Trapping was really quite time consuming and expensive compared to hunting animals."
Story
Catching live bait with Grandfather
by Randy Randall
We never bought live bait for fishing. Grandfather caught all the minnows and shiners we needed.
Story
A first encounter with Bath and its wonderful history
by John Decker
Visiting the Maine Maritime Museum as part of a conference
