Maine Memory Network

John Martin: Expert Observer - Fish weir, Ball Hill Cove, Hampden, ca. 1832

"Fish weir, Ball Hill Cove, Hampden, ca. 1832 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description When John Martin…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin dream house, Bangor, 1866

"… on page 52 of his 1864 "Scrap and Sketch Book," "Ball Hill Cove as it should be." In the explanation of the drawing, which is the first page of…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 0-21

"… Neil Kullborg drawings Ernst Sjostodt Stanfords Ball, Bangor Jesse Stone Katahdin Iron Works history Owen H."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Twentieth-Century Community Life

"… and talent shows, as well as the annual Fireman's Ball or Way-Back Ball, where people dressed in clothes from an earlier time."

Historic Hallowell - The Union Fire Club of Hallowell, Musters, & Carnivals

"… Signe Lynch, Quinton Stebbins Masquerade Ball, Fire Assocation, Hallowell, 1882Hubbard Free Library Many years ago, the fire department…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 0-73

"… Raynes, and the family's move to Brewer and Ball Hill Cove in Hampden. Among the people and events he mentions are: Anna Stratton John Martin…"

Guilford, Maine - Special Events

"A ball followed the concert and a large gathering of ladies in evening gowns and their escorts provided a scene of beauty to the audience seated in…"

Lubec, Maine - Susie Calder: Lubec's Sardine Queen

"The ball was lovely. After the ball, I didn’t know this was going to happen, but there were 25 merchants in Lubec and when I got back home that night…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Tillson Testimonial

"… Unions from Bull Run, during the battle a cannon ball shot off both his legs. Before passing Henry passed his diary to one of his comrades and…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Hampden Town House, 1849

"… in Hampden has to this day a quantity of powder & balls which were deposited there by the fathers of this section which were on the ground in rear…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1800-1830 - Page 2 of 2

"Her satin ball gown features the almost natural level waist of the 1820s. The wide waistband and puff sleeve cuffs are trimmed with the fashionable…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1890-1900 - Page 3 of 3

"… in outdoor activities such as lawn tennis, ball games, and bicycling contributed to demand for, and development of, appropriate, comfortable work…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1850-1870 - Page 4 of 4

"Another white organdie, a ball dress, with short frill sleeves, boat neck, and a wide green waist sash, features a flat front skirt that spreads…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Rusticators on the Rise

"… in fashionable changes of clothing, masquerade balls, musicales and lectures, yachting parties, horse shows, tennis tournaments, and an array of…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Cottagers

"… Library There was one of the finest masquerade balls ever given at Bar Harbor at Mrs. P. Walley’s summer villa, on Eden Street, last Tuesday night."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - P.H. Tilson Death Notice

"P.H. Tilson’s cause of death was a cannon ball that severed his legs from his body. Thomaston Historical Society "Battle of Bull Run or…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - The Tea Room

"Long-time residents remember playing ball in the 'field' behind the house, which is not officially part of the property but had space for two teams."

Historic Clothing Collection - Site Overview

"Site Overview Madam de St. Felix ball dress, ca. 1820Maine Historical Society This collection portal consists of introduction narratives…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Activities for Rusticators

"… Enter the horse show? Dress up for a masquerade ball? Attend a concert at the Building of the Arts? Play golf or tennis at the Kebo Club? Join the…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Tilson's Hat

"He was killed by a cannon ball that blew off both of his legs. As he was dying, he gave his diary and hat to the soldiers to bring back home."

Historic Clothing Collection - Eighteenth Century - Page 1 of 3

"… said to have been created (updated) for an 1825 ball in Portland, in honor of Revolutionary War hero, the Marquis de Lafayette."

Historic Clothing Collection - Northern Threads: Two centuries of dress at Maine Historical Society - Page 2 of 3

"… worn during theatrical performances, masquerade balls, or during Halloween. Historically, people used the phrase fancy dress to describe costumes…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Elusive Championship

"Baker got the ball and quickly fired up a shot. The ball sailed up in the air, eyes following its path, heading right for the hoop."

Skowhegan Community History - Kennebec River Log Drive

"… they played anything from football to whiffle ball. They read stories, played cards, and did anything that could interest them."