Maine Historical Society

Stories from Maine Memory Network  

Separation

Separation from Massachusetts  

county votes, 1816

 

Online Exhibit: 

To Separate or Not to Separate 


This week marks the anniversary of Maine's statehood. On March 15, 1820, Maine became the 23rd state in the Union. Separation from Massachusetts had been debated since at least as early as 1786. This exhibit, illustrated by some key documents, explores the issues at stake. View the exhibit. 

Events This Week

Brockway

Tuesday, March 15, 7pm 

In partnership with the Longfellow Garden Club

 

History of American Landscape   

and Garden Design 

 

Speaker: Lucinda A. Brockway, Past Designs, Kennebunk

 

Join us to explore the history of landscape design in Maine and beyond. Brockway will provide an overview of the changing role of landscape design and plant materials from the 17th to the 20th century. She will also share "before and after" images demonstrating the transformation of contemporary back yards inspired by these design ideals. Discover how you can bring history alive in your backyard! More information. 

 

Genealogy

 

Saturday, March 19, 10am-12pm 

 

Genealogy Workshop 

Introduction to Online Genealogy Resources at MHS


Presenter: Jamie Kingman Rice, MHS Public Services Librarian   

 

Learn how to make the most out of the extensive online resources available to genealogists at the Brown Research Library at MHS. The workshop will cover effective searching, and how to match online information to sources within the library collections. Topics will range from subscription databases (including AncestryLibrary and HeritageQuest) to custom databases created by MHS. Registration required. Fee: MHS Members: $25; Non-Members: $35. To register, please call 774-1822. More information. 

   

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 Coming Soon

Waterman

 Sunday, April 3, 10am - 4pm

The 2nd Maine Jewish History Conference:

Discovering Maine's Jewish History

Presented by Colby College with Maine Historical Society and Documenting Maine Jewry  

 

Location: Roberts Union, Colby College  

 

Explore the richness of Jewish life in Maine at a day-long conference featuring talks, panels, and workshops presented by community, professional, and student historians. Learn about early Jews in Lewiston, Jewish back-to-the-landers, anti-semitism in Portland, openness in Eastport, communal life in Old Town, social life in Old Orchard Beach, and much more. Leading scholars will place the experiences of Maine's Jews within the broader context of American Jewish history. Registration required (includes lunch and materials). Download the registration form. 

 

For more information, please visit: http://web.colby.edu/jewsinmaine/ 

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