Maine Memory Network

Maine's Road to Statehood - The Coasting Law of 1789

"The Coasting Law of 1789 'Unity' and 'Margaretta,' Machias, 1775 The Coasting Law of 1789 required that merchant ships port and register at…"

Maine's Road to Statehood - The Final Vote

"The Final Vote William Williamson to Joseph Williamson on the final vote for separation, Boston, 1819Maine Historical Society For several…"

Maine's Road to Statehood - After the War: The First Victory for Separationists

"After the War: The First Victory for Separationists The "Boxer" and "Enterprise," Monhegan, 1831 This painting depicts an 1813 battle between…"

Maine's Road to Statehood - Turn of the Century to the War of 1812

"Turn of the Century to the War of 1812 The 1800s welcomed a plethora of economic and demographic changes for the District of Maine."

Maine's Road to Statehood - Maine in the 17th Century

"Maine in the 17th Century Map of New England and New York, ca. 1676 Largely an unexplored territory by European settlers, 17th century Maine…"

Maine's Road to Statehood - The Missouri Compromise: A Moral Dilemma

"The Missouri Compromise: A Moral Dilemma William P. Preble to William King regarding Missouri Compromise, Portland, 1820 Although delighted by…"

Maine's Road to Statehood - Overview: Road to Statehood

"Overview: Road to Statehood Map of the Inhabited Part of Maine, Moses Greenleaf, 1829Maine Historical Society Many know that the Missouri…"

Maine's Road to Statehood - 1790s: A Growing Movement

"1790s: A Growing Movement "An address to the inhabitants of the District of Maine upon the subject of their separation," Portland, 1791Maine…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Measuring Rock

"He had recommended this area recognizing the natural meadows, wide intervale and good hunting and fishing that the region offered."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Introduction

"… for characteristics that they observed in their natural surroundings. The historian Fannie Hardy Eckstorm wrote that Native Americans named the…"

Skowhegan Free Public Library

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Hudson Museum

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Baxter State Park

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Fryeburg Historical Society

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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Porter Lake

"… inlets supply the lake from all sides, as well as natural springs. The shoreline is now heavily developed with family camps, cottages and homes."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - "Fly Rod" Crosby - Page 3 of 3

"… heritage and grassroots efforts to conserve natural resources. Crosby was a woman engaged in the outdoor and tourism industries at a time when it…"

Surry by the Bay - About The Project

"… study of Surry where students learned about our natural resources, geography and history. For several years, fifth graders hiked the the entire 23…"

Mount Desert Island Historical Society

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Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Fixing Borders on the Land: The Northeastern Boundary in Treaties and Local Reality, 1763-1842 - Page 1 of 5

"… a long period of time and was not formed by a natural or organic process. Treaty of Washington boundary map, 1842Maine Historical Society…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Summer Resorts

"… the Dark Harbor summer people valued a more natural, rugged summer experience, including walking on the stone beaches, family bon fire parties, and…"

Dyer Library/Saco Museum

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Bob Marley

"He loves the nature of Maine, and how peaceful the state is. Marley has toured across the nation and in many countries but finds New England the most…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Jacob Abbott

"… with a job as a professor of mathematics and natural philosophy in 1825 or 1826. In 1826 Jacob was also licensed to preach by The Hampshire…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Harvesting Potatoes - Page 8 of 13

"They were good at good - natured bantering with the pickers Typical suggestions, criticisms, and encouragements that are given to potato pickers are…"