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Digital History: Stories from Maine Memory Network
Enemies At Sea, Companions in Death
Maine's coastline and proximity to British Canada made the state a target during the War of 1812, as it had during previous conflicts. On September 5, 1813, the U.S.S. Enterprise, which was patrolling the East Coast, chased the English Brig HMS Boxer off the coast of Maine. The British, and especially the Boxer, had been harassing Maine coastal towns. This online exhibit tells the story of the two captains who faced off, and died, in this famous battle. Click here for more.
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This Week
 Thursday, April 19, 7pmSpeaker: Dr. Alan Taylor, Professor of History, University of California, Davis
This year marks the bicentennial of the War of 1812, a formative moment in both Maine and U.S. history, and the subject of Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Alan Taylor's new book. Taylor will tell the riveting story of a war that redefined North America. In the early 19th century, the British and Americans renewed their struggle over the legacy of the American Revolution. In this second confrontation, soldiers, immigrants, settlers, and Indians fought to determine the fate of a continent. Would revolutionary republicanism sweep the British from Canada? Or would the British contain, divide, and ruin the shaky republic? Taylor will tell us about an often brutal (sometimes comic) war and help illuminate the tangled origins of the United States and Canada. Alan Taylor, a Portland native, is one of the foremost historians of early America.Purchase Dr. Taylor's Book in the Museum Store and online.
The Richard D'Abate Lectures: Conversations About History, Art, and Literature (Program 5 of 7) Series details.
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Next Week
Tuesday, April 24, 7:00pm
Gateways to Portland: Rebuilding Veterans Memorial and Martin's Point Bridges
In Partnership with Greater Portland Landmarks
Moderator: Sally Oldham Speakers: Joyce Taylor, Director, Project Development, Maine Department of Transportation; Patrick Costin, Martin's Point Bridge Advisory Committee; Theo Holtwijk, Director of Long Range Planning, Falmouth
The bridges that connect Portland to the interstate and surrounding communities are critical thoroughfares, gateways to the city, and a defining characteristic of its landscape. Two of Portland' most important and heavily trafficked bridges are currently or will soon be rebuilt. Hear from stakeholders about the issues that affect planning, and how the design of a bridge shapes the landscape and heralds entry into a city.
To see a full list of upcoming programs, please click here. Public programs at MHS are sponsored, in part, by the Margaret E. Burnham Charitable Trust. 
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Join us for our annual fundraising gala on May 5th The Mad Hatter Affair
with a special tribute to Richard D'Abate.
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