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Stories from Maine Memory Network
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Ice Harvesting, Kennebec River, ca. 1900
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Online Exhibit: Ice: A Maine Commodity Maine's cold temperatures, numerous bodies of water, location, and maritime infrastructure all helped make ice harvesting an important and far-reaching industry in the state in the nineteenth century. Dozens of Maine communities were involved, and in peak years more than 25,000 Mainers participated in the harvest. Monopolies emerged, fortunes were made, and Maine ice was shipped as far as South America. View the exhibit. |
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When was the last time YOU visited the MHS library?
The newly renovated reading room is an incredible place to spend a chilly winter day!
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Brown Library Reading Room
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Whether you are on a genealogical quest, have some other research mission, or simply want to spend a day reading about an intriguing topic in Maine history, please visit!
The foremost facility for research in Maine history, the Brown Research Library has been meticulously restored, modernized, and expanded to ensure the care of collections and productivity, comfort, and enjoyment of patrons.
Click here to learn more about the library's incredible and far-reaching collections and to plan your visit.
Search the library catalog to get started.
Admission to the MHS library is free for MHS members. For non-members, your first visit is free, subsequent visits are $10. Please note: Library collections do not circulate.
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Coming Soon
Please visit the MHS website for a full list of the many lectures, programs, workshops, and events coming up at MHS.
Friday, February 4, 5-8pm
First Friday Art Walk at MHS. See two exhibits for free!
Thursday, February 17, 7pm
Lecture: Pauline Hopkins, Black Daughter of the Revolution
Tuesday, February 22, 7pm
Book Group: First Meeting (registration full)
Saturday, February 26, 10am
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's Birthday Celebration
Public programs are made possible by:
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Have we heard from you?
Last week we sent out our e-Connection survey, and have received terrific feedback from many of you. We're dedicated to making MHS accessible in the best ways possible, but we need your help. If you haven't completed the survey yet, please take a few moments now to do so. You'll be entered in a drawing to win a $50 gift certificate to the MHS store.Thank you!
Take the e-Connection Survey now
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This Week at MHS is your online source for exhibits, programs, and events.
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