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Historical Image:Letter from Ambrose Crane about stolen slave, 1835
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The growing divide between North and South over the "slave question" rages through this letter, sent on this day in 1835. Floridian Ambrose Crane demands that Deacon Dowle, who allegedly assisted in the theft of Crane's slave, "return my property to me without delay or expense or I pledge you my word it shall cost you 3 times the value of the girl, besides I will advertise you and your confederates in the nefarous [sic] transaction in every state in the union."
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 Wednesday, November 20, 12:00pm
Intro to MHS: Maine Memory Network Demonstration
Facilitator: Kathy Amoroso, Director of Digital Projects
This workshop provides an in-depth review of content and search functions on Maine's premier statewide digital museum. Bring a laptop or tablet (optional) and search as you go.
 Wednesday, November 20, 9:30am - 2:00pmMaine History Day: A Teacher Workshop
MHS and Maine Humanities Council co-host a one-day workshop at MHS for teachers of grades 6-12 on participating in Maine History Day. It is free of charge. A .5 CEU, or certificate of attendance with credit hours, will be available to teachers attending the full workshop. E-mail us to register.
 Thursday, November 21, 5:30pm & 7:30pm
Maine Beer: A History and Tasting
Speaker: Josh Christie
Christie, author of Maine Beer: Brewing in Vacationland, will share the history of brewing in Maine, from post-Prohibition to the unique and inventive beer culture that flourishes today.
NOTE: This program is full.
 Saturday, November 23, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Museum Shoppers Day
Location: Maine Audubon Society, 20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth
Visit our table during this one-day museum store extravaganza. Nine area museums will have a wide array of goodies from their shops, including special seasonal items.
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Celebrate the Season at Maine Historical Society
begins Friday, November 29!
Longfellow House Tours
Tours offered Friday, Saturday, and Sunday between November 29 and December 24, and daily from December 26 through December 31.
Home for the Holidays
Saturday, December 14, 1-3pm
Family-friendly open house featuring artists, authors, and Maine craftspeople demonstrating traditional arts.
Special Exhibits
First Friday Art Walk, December 6, 5-8pm
Dear Old Maine I'm Coming Back: Home & Hearth Reflected in the MHS Sheet Music Collection & Fancy
Functional: Nineteenth Century Hair Ornaments
Holiday Shopping
Holiday Bazaar opens on Friday, November 29. Support Small Business Saturday on November 30. Our Vintage Maine Images Holiday Sale begins November 29.
Music in the House
Pianist David Maxwell will play the 1843 Chickering piano on Saturday afternoons during tours of the Longfellow House: November 30, December 7, 14, and 21 from 1-3 pm.
Member's Holiday Party
Thursday, December 5, 5-7pm
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 Making Maine's History Count Your participation and support of Maine Historical Society makes a meaningful difference in the kinds of exhibits and educational programming we can offer our members, friends, and communities across the state.  | |
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Here's how you can help: Become a MemberGive to the Annual FundLeave a legacy through Planned GivingJoin the Friends of the CollectionsMake a Tribute Gift For more ways to give, or to become a corporate sponsor, call us at 207-774-1822 ext. 206.
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489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
207-774-1822
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