Maine Memory Network

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.

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Women Leaders and Temperance

"Shasta in the west, from the pine forests in the north to the palmetto groves in the south. We verily believe that the amendment for national…"

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Taverns, People, and Scenes

"1784 Painted eastern white pine Collections of the Old York Historical Society, York, Maine This sign is from the Stacey Tavern of York."

Northern Threads: Outerwear, Militia & Cadet uniforms

A themed vignette within "Northern Threads Part I," featuring 19th century outerwear, bonnets, militia and cadet uniforms.

Horace W. Shaylor: Portland Penman

Horace W. Shaylor, a native of Ohio, settled in Portland and turned his focus to handwriting, developing several unique books of handwriting instruction. He also was a talented artist.