Maine Historical Society

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Grandma's Pantry

Grandma's Pantry Civil Defense display, ca. 1957

 

Online Exhibit:    

Fear, Safety, and Civil Defense in Maine 

Following the devastating wildfires of 1947 and with fear about nuclear war on the rise, Maine got serious about disaster preparedness. In 1949 the legislature passed the Maine Civil Defense and Public Safety Act which led to broad publicity efforts and public education programs designed to prepare Mainers for the worst: nuclear fallout, hurricanes, fire, and more. Visit the exhibit.

Mad Hatter

   

Last week to register!    

MHS ANNUAL GALA EVENT 
The Mad Hatter Affair

 

 Saturday, May 7, 2011
Location: The Woodlands, Falmouth, Maine

Reservations Required.
Call 207-774-1822 for details and to purchase tickets. 

 

Details and Ticket Prices Online 

View Auction Items Online 

 

See Photos from last year's event on our blog.   

Dancing
 Gala
  

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Saturday, May 14, 7:30 am - 8:00 pm

Genealogy Research Trip to Boston

Boston Trip 2011

Join MHS for a day of genealogical research at the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) and Massachusetts State Archives at Columbia Point. NEHGS, which was established in 1845, boasts a collection of more than 200,000 genealogical and historical volumes, over one million manuscripts, as well as census records, vital records, deeds, probates, military records, plus the latest resources in print, microtext, and CD-Rom. The Massachusetts State Archives includes Massachusetts vital records (1841-1910), 19th century passenger lists for the port of Boston, census records, state military and judicial records, Plymouth Colony records, and papers pertaining to the early settlement of Maine. Individuals who would like to take the MHS bus to Boston for a day of sightseeing but who do not plan to do research are welcome.

 

Registration required. Fee: $35 for MHS members; $45 for non-members. *Does not include admission to NEHGS Library (NEHGS Admission: Free for NEHGS members; non-NEHGS members: $15). To register, please call 774-1822.

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