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Music in Maine - Community and School Marching Bands

"… Côté, a professional recording musician and church choir director from Lewiston wrote the Sainte-Cécile March and Two Step for The Fanfare (Band)…"

From Sewers to Skylines: William S. Edwards's 1887 Photo Album

William S. Edwards (1830-1918) was a civil engineer who worked for the City of Portland from 1876-1906. Serving as First Assistant to Chief Engineer William A. Goodwin, then to Commissioner George N. Fernald, Edwards was a fixture in City Hall for 30 consecutive years, proving indispensable throughout the terms of 15 Mayors of Portland, including all six of those held by James Phineas Baxter. Edwards made significant contributions to Portland, was an outstanding mapmaker and planner, and his works continue to benefit historians.

Music in Maine - Sacred Music

"… was “over 100 years old” and played in the first church built in Standish, likely the First Parish Meeting House, also called Old Red Church, built…"

Music in Maine - MAKE

"… song, 1858, To give practical instructions on Church-music, in order to aid the Native Americans to sing the praises of the Lord…but also to…"

Doing Good: Medical Stories of Maine

Throughout Maine’s history, individuals have worked to improve and expand medical care, not only for the health of those living in Maine, but for many around the world who need care and help.

Westbrook Seminary: Educating Women

Westbrook Seminary, built on Stevens Plain in 1831, was founded to educate young men and young women. Seminaries traditionally were a form of advanced secondary education. Westbrook Seminary served an important function in admitting women students, for whom education was less available in the early and mid nineteenth century.

Music in Maine - Kimball Drum, ca. 1860

"Kimball Drum, ca. 1860 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description Written on the top of the head of this drum is, "Frank C."

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

"B-flat fife, ca. 1860 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description This fife was used by John Robbins when he was a drummer in the…"

Music in Maine - Drumsticks, 1861

"Drumsticks, 1861 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description Franklin C. Kimball (1844-1912) used these drumsticks while serving…"

Music in Maine - Music in Maine

"… Curated by Tilly Laskey, curator at Maine Historical Society, and installed at Maine Historical Society from March 8, 2024 to December 31, 2024…"

Music in Maine - Music and Television

"… Historical Society Dave Astor show sign, ca. 1970Maine Historical Society Dave Astor's Horn, ca. 1960Maine Historical Society"

Music in Maine - Longfellow Family Music

"… Longfellow estate accounting, Portland, 1836Maine Historical Society Receipt for piano forte, Portland, 1836Maine Historical Society Stephen…"

Music in Maine - Drum, Portland, ca. 1854

"Drum, Portland, ca. 1854 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description Noble and Cooley of East Granville, Massachusetts started…"

Music in Maine - Civil War drum, ca. 1861

"Civil War drum, ca. 1861 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description Henry Green (1832-1901) of Portland carried this military…"

Music in Maine - Military Marching Bands

"Chandler's Band uniform, ca. 1950Maine Historical Society Chandler's Band hat, ca. 1950Maine Historical Society Town bands carried on the…"

Music in Maine - HEAR

"… Maine Medical Center, Portland, 1965Maine Historical Society Radios Montgomery Ward radio, Mapleton, 1929Haystack Historical Society While…"

Music in Maine - Opera, Orchestras and Stages

"1904Maine Historical Society Dusty rose opera cape ca. 1895Maine Historical Society For centuries, fashion designers made outfits for…"

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

"1840 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description Colonel Freeman McGilvery (1823-1864) of Stockton commanded the Artillery at…"

Music in Maine - Music Makers

"1897Maine Historical Society Born in Rapsted Field, Denmark, Soren Hansen Bruns (1863-1910) left Denmark to avoid conscription into the army."

Music in Maine - Country Music

"Tombstone Every Mile/Heart Talk, 1965Maine Historical Society Tombstone Every Mile, 1966Maine Historical Society A Career in Country Music…"

Music in Maine - Music stores

"1930Maine Historical Society Hiram Chase & Son, Belfast, ca. 1895, ca. 1895Belfast Historical Society Music stores well instruments and sheet…"

Music in Maine - Radio Cowboys and Country Music

"1950Maine Historical Society The Lone Pine Mountaineers, Bangor, ca. 1940Maine Historical Society Born in Pea Cove near Old Town, Harold…"

Music in Maine - Rock and Roll, Punk, and Elvis

"1978Maine Historical Society Civic Center model, ca. 1970Maine Historical Society The Cumberland County Civic Center opened in Portland on…"

Music in Maine - Community Music

"… 'State of Maine, My State of Maine,' 1913Maine Historical Society Historically, Grange Halls were a meeting place for farmers and a place to…"