Maine Memory Network

Maine and the Civil War - Poster seeking cavalry horses, Aroostook County, 1861

"… for the Union cavalry in various communities in Aroostook County. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Maine and the Civil War - Letter from Daniel Lord to his wife, July 21, 1861

"He sends greetings to his children, also. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Music in Maine - B-flat fife, ca. 1860

"Six smaller holes tone towards end and larger blow hole opposite. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Music in Maine - Drumsticks, 1861

"… were normally made from rosewood, and were 16 to 17 inches long. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Maine and the Civil War - Legendary Participation

"… pages pull together resources from Maine Memory Network and Maine History Online that explore and illuminate aspects of Maine and the Civil War."

Maine and the Civil War - Headstone, unknown Confederate soldier, Gray, 1979

"The Maine Memory Network includes this and other UPI images for educational purposes only, and cannot broker its use."

Maine and the Civil War - Bluehill Academy Journal, 1863

"There are 13 stars above the drawing and arrows in the eagles claw. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Maine and the Civil War - Togus Veterans' Hospital view, 1885

"… Branch, National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Me." View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Music in Maine - Drum, Portland, ca. 1854

"… Theodore Ingalls King (1854-1906) of Portland and Washington D.C. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Music in Maine - Civil War drum, ca. 1861

"… knew that without the drum, commanders lost contact with their troops. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Music in Maine - Kimball Drum, ca. 1860

"He was mustered out on July 27, 1864. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Maine and the Civil War - Communities and the War

"One result of each team's work was creating an exhibit for Maine Memory Network. Those exhibits appear here."

Music in Maine - Drum, Stockton Springs, ca. 1840

"… from 1820 to 1844, specializing in bass drums for militia units. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Evergreens and a Jolly Old Elf

Santa Claus and evergreens have been common December additions to homes, schools, businesses, and other public places to America since the mid nineteenth century. They are two symbols of the Christian holiday of Christmas whose origins are unrelated to the religious meaning of the day.

Protests

Throughout the history of the state, residents have protested, on paper or in the streets, to increase rights for various groups, to effect social change, to prevent social change, or to let their feelings be known about important issues.

Presidents and Campaigns

Several Mainers have run for president or vice president, a number of presidents, past presidents, and future presidents have had ties to the state or visited here, and, during campaign season, many presidential candidates and their family members have brought their campaigns to Maine.

A Day for Remembering

Most societies have had rituals or times set aside to honor ancestors, those who have died and have paved the way for the living. Memorial Day, the last Monday in May, is the day Americans have set aside for such remembrances.

A Focus on Trees

Maine has some 17 million acres of forest land. But even on a smaller, more local scale, trees have been an important part of the landscape. In many communities, tree-lined commercial and residential streets are a dominant feature of photographs of the communities.

Home: The Wadsworth-Longfellow House and Portland - Researching Your Home

"… Society is digitizing and putting on Maine Memory Network. This is an ongoing project. You can also contact the Bridgton Historical Society."

Music in Maine - MAKE

"… broader Indigenous social gatherings, creating a network powwows across what is now North America. Bruce Poolaw brought the large drum tradition of…"

A Town Is Born: South Bristol, 1915

After being part of the town of Bristol for nearly 150 years, residents of South Bristol determined that their interests would be better served by becoming a separate town and they broke away from the large community of Bristol.

Power of Potential

The National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs (NFBPWC) held their seventh annual convention in Portland during July 12 to July 18, 1925. Over 2,000 working women from around the country visited the city.

The Arrival of Winter

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.

The Public Face of Christmas

Christmas, a Christian holiday observed by many Mainers, has a very public, seasonal face that makes it visible to those of all beliefs.