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Historical Items

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Item 1149

Great Crimean Liniment, for Man and Beast, ca. 1880

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1880 Location: Stickney Corner Media: Ink on paper

Item 17598

T & K Sportsman's Friend, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Maine State Museum Date: circa 1900 Location: Bangor Media: Glass, liquid

Item 5250

Benjamin Franklin Butler, ca. 1862

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1862 Media: Carte de visite

Online Exhibits

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Lt. Charles Bridges: Getting Ahead in the Army

Sgt. Charles Bridges of Co. B of the 2nd Maine Infantry was close to the end of his two years' enlistment in early 1863 when he took advantage of an opportunity for advancement by seeking and getting a commission as an officer in the 3rd Regiment U.S. Volunteers.

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George F. Shepley: Lawyer, Soldier, Administrator

George F. Shepley of Portland had achieved renown as a lawyer and as U.S. Attorney for Maine when, at age 42 he formed the 12th Maine Infantry and went off to war. Shepley became military governor of Louisiana early in 1862 and remained in the military for the duration of the war.

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CODE RED: Climate, Justice & Natural History Collections

Explore topics around climate change by reuniting collections from one of the nation's earliest natural history museums, the Portland Society of Natural History. The exhibition focuses on how museums collect, and the role of humans in creating changes in society, climate, and biodiversity.

Site Pages

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Ezekiel Hopkins house and grounds, Hampden, 1840

"… a copartnership to plan a residence for man and beast where every convenience both natural and mechanical were combined." When he was a teenager…"

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Baxter State Park

View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.

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Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 3 of 4

"Seth Milliken’s purchase of two Brutal Beasts for his children and their cousins. The goal then and now was to teach children to sail."