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Pride of Detroit taking off from Old Orchard Beach, 1927
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Old Orchard Beach probably has more name recognition than any other Maine beach. In addition to being a top tourist spot, its miles of flat, sandy shoreline also happen to be ideal, once upon a time, as a substitute for traditional runways. On this day in 1927, the Pride of Detroit took off from Old Orchard Beach in an attempt to make the first around the world flight. Find out what happened by reading more here.
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August 28 - 31, 10am-5pm Our Museum Store will host its Annual Sidewalk Sale. Come by and shop for books, gifts, and more. 50-75% off selected items!
More to do this week at MHS:
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 Mark your calendars for special programming the week of September 2 related to the 200th anniversary of the maritime battle between the HMS Boxer and the USS Enterprise. Join us for a book talk on September 3, a War of 1812 Historians' Roundtable on September 4, a graveside memorial for the captains on September 5, and the exhibit opening of Thundered Over the Tide on September 6. Visit our website for details.
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