Maine Memory Network

Youth Week Parade, Main Street, Calais, ca. 1945

Contributed by: An individual through Skowhegan History House Date: circa 1945 Location: Calais Media: Photographic print

Circus Parade, Main Street, Biddeford 1910

Contributed by: McArthur Public Library Date: circa 1910 Location: Biddeford Media: Photographic print

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.

Remembering Mellie Dunham: Snowshoe Maker and Fiddler

Alanson Mellen "Mellie" Dunham and his wife Emma "Gram" Dunham were well-known musicians throughout Maine and the nation in the early decades of the 20th century. Mellie Dunham also received fame as a snowshoe maker.

John Martin: Expert Observer - Dancing Fraternity, City of Bangor, 1868

"… as easy and responsive to music as those of a youth of today." Martin (1823-1904) pasted the article about his accomplishment in his "Dancing…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 2 of 2

"Martin, like most youths of his era, attended school for sessions that lasted about 12 weeks. Sometimes, students attended more than one session a…"