Keywords: colonial era
Item 48823
Americanization colonial pageant, Portland, ca. 1926
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media Date: circa 1926 Location: Portland Media: Glass Negative
Item 16804
Contributed by: Davistown Museum Date: circa 1850 Media: Metal, wood
Exhibit
Britain was especially interested in occupying Maine during the Colonial era to take advantage of the timber resources. The tall, straight, old growth white pines were perfect for ships' masts to help supply the growing Royal Navy.
Exhibit
Northern Threads: Colonial and 19th century fur trade
A vignette in "Northern Threads: Two centuries of dress at Maine Historical Society Part 1," this fur trade mini-exhibition discusses the environmental and economic impact of the fur trade in Maine through the 19th century.
Site Page
"The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco Ice cutting on the Saco River, Biddeford-Saco, 1908McArthur Public Library…"
Site Page
"The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco X Prior to the attack on Fort Sumter, the Union and Journal, out of…"
Story
Reverend Thomas Smith of First Parish Portland
by Kristina Minister, Ph.D.
Pastor, Physician, Real Estate Speculator, and Agent for Wabanaki Genocide
