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MHS NEWS
Much To Do This Week!
This week we have five special programs, and our Wadsworth-Longfellow House Tours and Walking Tours are offered daily. We are especially pleased to have Allan Levinsky, author and longtime MHS staff member, present a talk Tuesday at noon on his brand new book about Portland's Great Fire of 1866. On Friday evening, the museum will be open free of charge to those coming out for the First Friday Art Walk. See our program details below for other events happening here this week.
Fall Program Highlights
 This season we are offering public programs that satisfy many historical interests, with three exceptional events in September:
Just Two Weeks Remain in our Auction: Bid Now!
Participate in our fundraiser by bidding in our Best of Maine Online Auction, featuring 20 fantastic items that have a special Maine connection. Proceeds from the auction will support the education and public programs at Maine Historical Society. This auction closes on September 15, 2014, but we do offer a "Buy it Now" feature.
Here are some of our favorite items:
 Click here to visit our auction page and start bidding today!
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SAVE THE DATE: Maine History Maker Award
MHS presents our annual Maine History Maker Award to
Vincent Veroneau,
President and CEO of J.B. Brown & Sons Tuesday, September 30, 2014
5:30-8:00 pm
At Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
Invitation to follow.
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Historical Images:
Remembering Portland's Union Station
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Union Station, ca. 1910 MMN #10754
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On August 31, 1961 Portland's Union Station on St. John Street was demolished. First opened on June 25, 1888, Union Station was a terminus for the Boston & Maine, Maine Central and the Portland & Ogdensburg Railroad lines, serving as the main transportation point for tourists at the beginning of the 20th century. Following World War II, the popularity of automobiles increased, making it only a matter of time before train travel was obsolete. The station's dramatic demolition in 1961 served as inspiration for the creation of Greater Portland Landmarks. View images of Union Station on Maine Memory Network.
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Tuesday, September 2, 12:00pm
Book Talk:
The Night the Sky Turned Red: The Story of the Great Portland, Maine, Fire of July 4, 1866, as Told by Those Who Lived Through It
Speaker: Allan Levinsky
Location: MHS Lecture Hall
Cost: Free for MHS members; $5 for non-members
Details online. |
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Wednesday, September 3, 12:00pm
Intro to MHS:
Brown Library Tour
Guide: Nicholas Noyes, Curator of Library Collections
Location: Brown Library at MHS
Cost: Free, RSVP required. Contact us at 207-774-1822 or e-mail info@mainehistory.org.
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Thursday, September 4, 5:30pm
A Special Evening with Anna Eleanor Roosevelt
5:30pm Wine, Beer & Hors d'oeuvres in the Longfellow Garden
7:00pm Evening Program in the MHS Lecture Hall
Tickets to this special benefit for MHS are $50.
RSVP to Elizabeth Nash at 207-774-1822 ext. 206 or enash@mainehistory.org by August 29.
Details online.
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Thursday, September 4, 5:30pmThis Maine Audubon program is co-hosted by MHS.
Location: Maine Audubon, Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth
Pigeons, Puffins & Plovers: A Story of Extinction & Survival
Cost: Free for members of MHS and Maine Audubon. $5 general admission. Cash bar and light food.
Details online.
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Friday, September 5,
5:00 - 8:00pm
First Friday Art Walk:
A Snapshot of Portland, 1924: The Taxman Cometh
Location: MHS Museum
Cost: Free
Learn more about the September Art Walk here.
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Tuesday, September 16, 12:00pm
Book Talk
Ed Muskie: Made in Maine, 1914-1960
Speaker: James Witherell
Location: MHS Lecture Hall
Cost: Free for MHS members; $5 for non-members
Details online.
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On Wednesday, August 20, MHS hosted its annual Volunteer Appreciation Picnic. We honored our volunteers who spend countless hours helping us operate--by processing library collections, transcribing letters, mailing membership packets, leading House and walking tours, maintaining the garden, and many other invaluable activities. To our volunteers past and present: Thank you! We cannot do what we do without you. Click here to view photos from the picnic on our blog. |
CHILDREN'S CLASSICS IN OUR STORE
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Our museum store has the very best children's books, including classics such as Miss Rumphius, Blueberries for Sal, Make Way for Ducklings, and others near and dear to our hearts. Come see our charming display and shop for the favorite youngsters in your life! Can't make it to Portland? Shop our online store today.
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ONGOING PROGRAMS & EXHIBITIONS
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Wadsworth-Longfellow House Tours
House tours given by friendly guides and docents offer a glimpse into the life of America's beloved poet and his family, as well as into the cultural and social history of 19th-century Portland. Click for information and tour times.
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Historical Walking Tours of Portland
Walking Tour Times: Daily at 1:30pm. Call for details and group bookings 207-774-1822 ext. 212.
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489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
207-774-1822
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