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Historical Items

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Item 52490

Dunn Auditorium, Clinton, ca. 1905

Contributed by: L.C. Bates Museum / Good Will-Hinckley Homes Date: circa 1905 Location: Clinton Media: Photographic print

Item 6427

Hon. James G. Blaine, Speaker of the House, 1869

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1869 Location: Washington Media: Ink on paper

Item 104400

President Theodore Roosevelt and Thomas Brackett Reed at 32 Deering Street, Portland, 1902

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1902-08-26 Location: Portland Media: Glass Negative

Online Exhibits

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The Advent of Green Acre, A Baha'i Center of Learning

The Green Acre Baha'i School began as Green Acre Conferences, established by Sarah Jane Farmer in Eliot. She later became part of the Baha'i Faith and hosted speakers and programs that promoted peace. In 1912, the leader of the Baha'i Faith, 'Abdu'l-Baha, visited Green Acre, where hundreds saw him speak.

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Slavery's Defenders and Foes

Mainers, like residents of other states, had differing views about slavery and abolition in the early to mid decades of the 19th century. Religion and economic factors were among the considerations in determining people's leanings.

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John Y. Merrill: Leeds Farmer, Entrepreneur, & More

John Y. Merrill of Leeds (1823-1898) made terse entries in diaries he kept for 11 years. His few words still provide a glimpse into the life of a mid 18th century farmer, who also made shoes, quarried stone, moved barns, made healing salves -- and was active in civic affairs.

Site Pages

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Berwick Historical Society

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

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Senator James Doolittle, Bangor, 1866

"… James Doolittle of Wisconsin was among the speakers at the Bangor Democratic Convention in August 1866."

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Cutler Memorial Library dedication, Farmington, 1903

"The principal speaker was the Rev. Lyman Abbott, a son of Jacob Abbott. The local schools were closed, and many businesses suspended operations for…"

My Maine Stories

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How Mon-Oncle France came to Les-États
by Michael Parent

How Mon-Oncle France came to the United States.

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Coaching in Maine and how to become a good coach
by University of New England

Dr. John Winkin speaks at sports medicine lecture, introduced by Dr. Doug Brown

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2024 Maine History Maker Celebration Event
by Maine Historical Society

Maine Historical Society's 2024 Maine History Maker event, honoring Joan Benoit Samuelson.