Maine Memory Network

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Holiday Events

"One such celebration was Memorial Day. Old and young would gather near the Veterans Memorial. There would be a parade, speeches and music."

Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum and Arctic Studies Center

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Thomaston Historical Society

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Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 4 of 4

"Holidays were sometimes celebrated by a party during school, study of the history of a certain holiday, or a performance. Gifts were often exchanged."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Raymond Wallace

"Did you celebrate many holidays? We only celebrated the 4th of July and Christmas. There weren’t as many holidays as there are now."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Riverside Park

"Lutz, were served at the park for twenty five cents, and a Sunday menu offered a choice of Penobscot River salmon, roast spring lamb, cold boiled…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - National Community Christmas Tree - 1959

"… Isle Historical Society Snow adds to the holiday air. Shipping the Christmas tree, Presque Isle, 1959Presque Isle Historical Society The…"