Maine Memory Network

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: The Funeral

"On October 27th, 1806 Dunton charged the Knox estate for the making of a shroud, several yards of black crepe, several yards of black silk, black…"

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor and the Civil War

"He was commander of the 2nd Maine Volunteer Infantry. He was captured in two battles in the Civil War, was exchanged both times, and spent time in…"

Historic Hallowell - The Tiger and the Lion

"… the Tiger was featured in a celebration on July 27th through the 29th. The Hand Tub paraded on that Saturday and later competed in a muster."

Historic Hallowell - Johnson Brothers and Their Shoe Factory

"… a highly respected farming family, on March 27th, 1851, in Appleton, Maine.  They attended local schools in Appleton, but Richardson Johnson had to…"

Historic Hallowell - Hurricanes Of 1954 - Stories and Timelines

"August 27th 1954 2:00 PM Hurricane Carol becomes a category 2 Hurricane and is moving North North West at 2 MPH with 100 MPH winds."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"… that a solar eclipse would occur on October 27th, 1780 and the best place to make scientific observations was on Islesboro."

Life on a Tidal River - Four Famous Bangorians

"He was born on August 27th, 1809 in Paris Hill, Maine. It is about 35 miles west of Augusta. He lived to be 82 years of age, dying on July fourth…"

Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum and Arctic Studies Center

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