Maine Historical Society

Stories from Maine Memory Network 

 

Recently Added: Standpipe, Lubec, ca. 1914       

Standpipe, Lubec 

This image, just added to Maine Memory, is one of 575 items contributed by the Lubec Historical Society. Many of those items capture the development of the town's infrastructure. To see all of the recent contributions from around the state, click here

 

Follow this link and click "zoom" beneath the image to see the folks casually hanging out at the top of the tower.

 

Lubec was one of the first communities to participate in the Maine Community Heritage Project. To visit its website on Maine Memory, click here.  

 

Maine Memory Network Item #58484.  

Living Social

3 Ways to Save at MHS!

   

Today & Tomorrow Only:

MHS is offering 50% off Admissions and   

Individual and Family Memberships on  

 LivingSocial.com!  

 

MHS Deals on Portland LivingSocial  

for 10/17 and 10/18 only:

 

1. $12 for admission for two to the MHS Museum, including a guided tour of the Longfellow House (a $24 value)

2. $25 for a one-year MHS family membership* (a $50 value)  

3. $20 for an individual membership* (a $40 value)

*New memberships only. Offer not valid for renewals.  

   

Connect to the Online Deal Here!  

 

Have you started your holiday shopping?  

These deals make giving the gift of Maine quick, simple, and so affordable!    

Coming Soon: Public Programs   

 

Wednesday, October 26, 7pm 

Book Event: American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America

Presenter: Colin Woodard, Author  

 

Join us to celebrate the publication of Colin Woodard's new book. Woodard, an award-winning author and Maine favorite, takes  a fresh look at regional identity in the United States and its profound impact on American politics. Woodard's book provides fresh perspective on the contemporary political landscape and will undoubtedly draw attention as we approach the upcoming presidential election. 

 

Tales from the MFA DON'T MISS 

Thursday, November 10, 7pm

In Partnership with the National Society of the Colonial Dames in Maine
Lecture: Tales from an Art Detective: Tracing Nazi-era Provenance at the MFA

Presenter: Victoria Reed, Curator for Provenance, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

MHS 2012 Annual Trip:
SALE!
Pay in full by October 21, 2011 and save up to $950 per person!MHS Annual Trip 2012
For more information
Elizabeth Nash at MHS: (207) 774-1822 ext. 217  enash@mainehistory.org
Eric Baxter at Hewins Travel: (800) 360-0888 ext. 2124  ebaxter@hewinstravel.com
Dana Widen at Hewins Travel: (800) 360-0888 ext. 2123  dwiden@hewinstravel.com

Support Your History 

Donate a Historic Item 

Friends of Collections


For more ways to give,
visit us online or call (207) 774-1822 ext. 206. 

Visit Us Online

Maine Historical Society          Maine Memory Network          Maine History Online
        Vintage Maine Images               Longfellow Website               Museum Store

       Online Museum Catalog                                                          MHS Library Catalog 

Visit our blog 
This Week at MHS is your online source for exhibits, programs, and events.

Maine Historical Society  489 Congress Street Portland, ME 04101   info@mainehistory.org

Find us on Facebook