Geographical and historical treatment of Maine, constituent state of the United States of America. The largest of the six New England states in area, it lies at the northeastern corner of the country. Its total area, including inland water, represents nearly half of the total area of New England.
Decades of oral tradition and a few scant clues suggest the role a northern Maine church played in harboring slaves along the Underground Railroad.
These little-seen images are as striking as they are revealing.
The bark Annie C. Maguire crashed against the rocks beside the Portland Head Light off Cape Elizabeth, December 24, 1886.
An off-shoot of our Portland Maine History 1786 To Present Facebook community page. No re-use of photos without permission.
Chester G. French wrote the words and music to "Take Me Back to Dear Old Maine." The song begins, "I've wandered away from the dear old home. Where I was so happy and free. The hills and the pine trees of dear old Maine Is the dearest place for me." Success Music Co. of Chicago published the sheet music.
Upon the very threshold of this historical sketch we find ourselves quite destitute of early public records for Swan's Island. For over half a century from the settlement of this island until its organization as a plantation no municipal records were kept. But we are fortunate that H. W. Small saw purpose in bringing to light many private family records, old deeds showing what lots were occupied by the pioneer settlers; and written mutual agreements, which seem to have been often the result of arbitration on any disputed point where different claims to land conflicted with one another.
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Any surface can be a desk for a moment, but I've found the desire to create the perfect place to work has inspired some great design. ...
Map of Northern Maine depicting the disposition of Maine Militia, U.S. Army and British troops during the border dispute known as the Aroostook War. The conflict was settled by the Webster-Ashburton Treaty of 1842 establishing the present Maine border with Canada. The positions were plotted by an eye witness, 1843.
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New research sheds light on the Wabanaki tribes' use of European sailing vessels – ships they traded for or took by force – during the Colonial era.
An advertising photograph shows a lobster fisherman beside his lobster trap, holding a lobster buoy with a view of the Maine coast behind him. The U.S. Department of Commerce used the poster to promote travel in the United States.
Explore the top things to do in Waterville Maine! Enjoy scenic parks, unique museums, delightful cuisine, and more. Immerse yourself in Maine’s unmatched beauty.
An off-shoot of our Portland Maine History 1786 To Present Facebook community page. No re-use of photos without permission.
The Mission's history began when Alexander and Angus MacDonald sailed a sloop called Hope to islands and lighthouses along the Maine coast.
Explore the top things to do in Waterville Maine! Enjoy scenic parks, unique museums, delightful cuisine, and more. Immerse yourself in Maine’s unmatched beauty.
Hunter Davis in front of his log cabin with homemade fiddle, his rifle, and snow shoes on cabin. Greenleaf H. "Hunter" Davis was a hermit hunter and trapper of Shin Pond. In 1843, Davis, a young man of 26, is reputed to have accompanied Henry David Thoreau for several weeks in the Katahdin Woods. He celebrated his 98th birthday May 6, 1915.
These little-seen images are as striking as they are revealing.
The dramatic picture is of a 3-masted schooner on the Saco River being towed through the mists.
The Michel Michaud's General Store was located at the intersection of Route One and the turn off for St. Agatha (Route 162).
These little-seen images are as striking as they are revealing.
These little-seen images are as striking as they are revealing.
These little-seen images are as striking as they are revealing.
Physical map of Maine showing major cities, terrain, national parks, rivers, and surrounding countries with international borders and outline maps. Key facts about Maine.
These little-seen images are as striking as they are revealing.
Explore the landscape of Cushing, Maine and all of the quintessential Maine homes that dot the open fields and dirt roads
Considered one of the oldest towns in New England, Castine is a charming midcoast Maine spot offering cozy inns, scenic views, and plenty of history.
The cover of the premium list for the Maine State Agricultural Fair, held Sept 5-8, 1910 at the State Fair Park in Lewiston. The fair was sponsored by the Maine State Agricultural Society, which began holding a state fair annually in 1855 and rotated them to venues around the state until building a park in Lewiston. Premiums were offered for various types of livestock, horses, apples, implements, dairy products, and bees and honey.
