MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Maine Historical Society has a growing museum, incomparable library and statewide educational resource, we are located in the heart of Portland's downtown cultural district. Founded in 1822, the Maine Historical Society is the third oldest state historical society in SEARCH - MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OR Search just the Library catalog for books, maps, and manuscript collections at MHS;. OR just the Museum Collections Catalog for records of our museum objects, photographs, autograph letters, some architectural drawings, and newspapers;. OR just Maine Memory Network for historical items, photographs, exhibits, and a Maine history timeline.. Other Maine Historical Society Websites

GENEALOGY RESEARCH

VISIT THE MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, LONGFELLOW HOUSE & MHS Welcome to Maine Historical Society! We look forward to hosting your visit—whether in Wadsworth-Longfellow House, our exhibition gallery, store, research in the library, or just to sit in the garden for a

PROGRAMS & EVENTS

In 1952, Toy Len Goon, a modest widow and mother of eight, was selected as Maine Mother of the Year, and then for the national title, by the J.C. Penney Golden Rule Foundation.An immigrant from China, she came to the U.S. in 1921 as the wife of Dogan Goon, a WWI veteran and laundryman. After Dogan became disabled and unable to work, passing away in 1941, Toy and her children ran the laundry CONTACT US - MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Contact the Maine Historical Society General Information. Maine Historical Society 489 Congress Street Portland, ME 04101 phone (207) 774–1822 fax (207) 775–4301 PODCASTS - MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Recorded May 12, 2021 - Co-curators Anne Gass, Tilly Laskey, Darren Ranco, and Krystal Williams discuss topics covered in Maine Historical Society exhibition and initiative Begin Again: reckoning with intolerance in Maine. The panel reviews the structures of systemic racism and discrimination that have perpetuated inequity and

intolerance in

MEMBERSHIP - MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Maine Historical Society | 489 Congress Street, Portland, Maine 04101 | (207) 774-1822 | info@mainehistory.org WADSWORTH-LONGFELLOW HOUSE & GARDEN IN PORTLAND The Wadsworth–Longfellow House. In June 2002, the Maine Historical Society celebrated the centennial of the Wadsworth–Longfellow House as Maine's first house museum open to the public. Visitors are invited to tour the house. Out of an abundance of caution, the Wadsworth-Longfellow House is currently closed until further notice. EVANGELINE A TALE OF ACADIE BY HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW Evangeline A Tale of Acadie By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow printed from www.mainehistory.com This is the forest primeval. The murmur-ing pines

and the hemlocks,

MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Maine Historical Society has a growing museum, incomparable library and statewide educational resource, we are located in the heart of Portland's downtown cultural district. Founded in 1822, the Maine Historical Society is the third oldest state historical society in SEARCH - MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OR Search just the Library catalog for books, maps, and manuscript collections at MHS;. OR just the Museum Collections Catalog for records of our museum objects, photographs, autograph letters, some architectural drawings, and newspapers;. OR just Maine Memory Network for historical items, photographs, exhibits, and a Maine history timeline.. Other Maine Historical Society Websites

GENEALOGY RESEARCH

VISIT THE MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, LONGFELLOW HOUSE & MHS Welcome to Maine Historical Society! We look forward to hosting your visit—whether in Wadsworth-Longfellow House, our exhibition gallery, store, research in the library, or just to sit in the garden for a

PROGRAMS & EVENTS

In 1952, Toy Len Goon, a modest widow and mother of eight, was selected as Maine Mother of the Year, and then for the national title, by the J.C. Penney Golden Rule Foundation.An immigrant from China, she came to the U.S. in 1921 as the wife of Dogan Goon, a WWI veteran and laundryman. After Dogan became disabled and unable to work, passing away in 1941, Toy and her children ran the laundry CONTACT US - MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Contact the Maine Historical Society General Information. Maine Historical Society 489 Congress Street Portland, ME 04101 phone (207) 774–1822 fax (207) 775–4301 PODCASTS - MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Recorded May 12, 2021 - Co-curators Anne Gass, Tilly Laskey, Darren Ranco, and Krystal Williams discuss topics covered in Maine Historical Society exhibition and initiative Begin Again: reckoning with intolerance in Maine. The panel reviews the structures of systemic racism and discrimination that have perpetuated inequity and

intolerance in

MEMBERSHIP - MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Maine Historical Society | 489 Congress Street, Portland, Maine 04101 | (207) 774-1822 | info@mainehistory.org WADSWORTH-LONGFELLOW HOUSE & GARDEN IN PORTLAND The Wadsworth–Longfellow House. In June 2002, the Maine Historical Society celebrated the centennial of the Wadsworth–Longfellow House as Maine's first house museum open to the public. Visitors are invited to tour the house. Out of an abundance of caution, the Wadsworth-Longfellow House is currently closed until further notice. EVANGELINE A TALE OF ACADIE BY HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW Evangeline A Tale of Acadie By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow printed from www.mainehistory.com This is the forest primeval. The murmur-ing pines

and the hemlocks,

GENEALOGY RESEARCH

The Maine Historical Society has one of the largest collections of genealogy material in Maine. We are always adding to our collection, which includes published and compiled genealogies, town histories, vital records, census records, city directories, town reports, maps, photographs, manuscripts, journals, and many other resources to help you with your family history research.

MHS PUBLICATIONS

A Maine Prodigy is the story of Skowhegan native Mary Elise Fellows White, compiled from her autobiography, diaries and other primary sources. Marked as a violin prodigy from an early age, Starting in 1883, Elise studied in Boston at the New England Conservatory. A Maine Prodigy evokes the joys and struggles of a woman who seeks refinement, artistic recognition, and financial security from VISITING THE BROWN RESEARCH LIBRARY The Maine Historical Society Brown Research Library welcomes the use of its collections by historians, writers, educators, students and genealogists. Visiting the Library is truly a unique experience where you can see one–of–a–kind material about Maine's history and

people.

RESEARCH SERVICES

Request research for open–ended questions using the online research request form. We will search available sources and provide you with a written report of the findings. $40.00 per hour, with a maximum of 5 hours at a time ( MHS Members receive 10% discount ). Includes up to 5 black & white photocopies, or 2 color copies. INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY MEMBERSHIP Feel free to contact us at (207) 774-1822 or membership@mainehistory.org if you have any questions about membership at Maine Historical Society or wish to join or renew by telephone. If you prefer, download our membership application, print and mail to us at Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress Street, Portland, Maine

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BROWN RESEARCH LIBRARY Research by appointment only. Wed–Sat: 1:00 am–4:00 pm. Starting November 1: Wed–Fri - 1:00 am–4:00 pm. Members, students and teachers: Free. Non–Members: $10 per day. Updated information about visiting the Library during COVID-19. Directions. Since 1822, Maine Historical Society has been collecting materials about Maine.

Featuring

SEARCH THE CATALOG

Search the Library Catalog. The Brown Research Library holdings are searchable through MHS' online public access catalog, Minerva. This includes general history and Maine history books (town, school and church histories, vital records, etc), genealogies, rare books, journals, manuscript collections, maps, pamphlets, original newspapers, broadsides and ephemera. HISTORICAL WALKING TOURS Tours leave from the MHS museum store and are approximately 75 minutes in length. Tours are limited to 12 guests and are first-come, first-served. Because these tours are conducted by all volunteers and are weather permitting, PLEASE CALL AHEAD on the day you

PRESS RELEASES

March 13, 2020 – January 30, 2021. Portland, Maine: March 15, 2020 marks the 200th anniversary of Maine separating from Massachusetts to become the 23rd state in the Union. Maine Historical Society (MHS) recognized that it would be impossible to consider Maine’s Bicentennial without first acknowledging the 13,000 years of Wabanaki history in this region.

GENEALOGY EVENTS

Regional Genealogy Events Regional Chapters of the Maine Genealogical Society - meetings: May 1, 2019 – December 31, 2021 Aroostook County Genealogical Society - Meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 pm. Location: Caribou Public Library, 30 High Street, Caribou, ME, in the Archival Room. There are no meetings in July and December. MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Maine Historical Society has a growing museum, incomparable library and statewide educational resource, we are located in the heart of Portland's downtown cultural district. Founded in 1822, the Maine Historical Society is the third oldest state historical society in SEARCH - MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OR Search just the Library catalog for books, maps, and manuscript collections at MHS;. OR just the Museum Collections Catalog for records of our museum objects, photographs, autograph letters, some architectural drawings, and newspapers;. OR just Maine Memory Network for historical items, photographs, exhibits, and a Maine history timeline.. Other Maine Historical Society Websites VISIT THE MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, LONGFELLOW HOUSE & MHS Welcome to Maine Historical Society! We look forward to hosting your visit—whether in Wadsworth-Longfellow House, our exhibition gallery, store, research in the library, or just to sit in the garden for a PODCASTS - MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Recorded May 12, 2021 - Co-curators Anne Gass, Tilly Laskey, Darren Ranco, and Krystal Williams discuss topics covered in Maine Historical Society exhibition and initiative Begin Again: reckoning with intolerance in Maine. The panel reviews the structures of systemic racism and discrimination that have perpetuated inequity and

intolerance in

CONTACT US - MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Contact the Maine Historical Society General Information. Maine Historical Society 489 Congress Street Portland, ME 04101 phone (207) 774–1822 fax (207) 775–4301 INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY MEMBERSHIP Feel free to contact us at (207) 774-1822 or membership@mainehistory.org if you have any questions about membership at Maine Historical Society or wish to join or renew by telephone. If you prefer, download our membership application, print and mail to us at Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress Street, Portland, Maine

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WADSWORTH-LONGFELLOW HOUSE & GARDEN IN PORTLAND The Wadsworth–Longfellow House. In June 2002, the Maine Historical Society celebrated the centennial of the Wadsworth–Longfellow House as Maine's first house museum open to the public. Visitors are invited to tour the house. Out of an abundance of caution, the Wadsworth-Longfellow House is currently closed until further notice. MEMBERSHIP - MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Maine Historical Society | 489 Congress Street, Portland, Maine 04101 | (207) 774-1822 | info@mainehistory.org EVANGELINE A TALE OF ACADIE BY HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW Evangeline A Tale of Acadie By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow printed from www.mainehistory.com This is the forest primeval. The murmur-ing pines

and the hemlocks,

L GARDEN P IDENTIFICATION MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 489 LONGFELLOW GARDEN PLANT IDENTIFICATION MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 489 CONGRESS ST, PORTLAND, ME The garden is maintained by The Longfellow Garden Club, Inc. Member of the National Garden Clubs, Inc. and the Garden Club Federation of Maine, Inc. MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Maine Historical Society has a growing museum, incomparable library and statewide educational resource, we are located in the heart of Portland's downtown cultural district. Founded in 1822, the Maine Historical Society is the third oldest state historical society in SEARCH - MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OR Search just the Library catalog for books, maps, and manuscript collections at MHS;. OR just the Museum Collections Catalog for records of our museum objects, photographs, autograph letters, some architectural drawings, and newspapers;. OR just Maine Memory Network for historical items, photographs, exhibits, and a Maine history timeline.. Other Maine Historical Society Websites VISIT THE MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, LONGFELLOW HOUSE & MHS Welcome to Maine Historical Society! We look forward to hosting your visit—whether in Wadsworth-Longfellow House, our exhibition gallery, store, research in the library, or just to sit in the garden for a PODCASTS - MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Recorded May 12, 2021 - Co-curators Anne Gass, Tilly Laskey, Darren Ranco, and Krystal Williams discuss topics covered in Maine Historical Society exhibition and initiative Begin Again: reckoning with intolerance in Maine. The panel reviews the structures of systemic racism and discrimination that have perpetuated inequity and

intolerance in

CONTACT US - MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Contact the Maine Historical Society General Information. Maine Historical Society 489 Congress Street Portland, ME 04101 phone (207) 774–1822 fax (207) 775–4301 INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY MEMBERSHIP Feel free to contact us at (207) 774-1822 or membership@mainehistory.org if you have any questions about membership at Maine Historical Society or wish to join or renew by telephone. If you prefer, download our membership application, print and mail to us at Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress Street, Portland, Maine

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WADSWORTH-LONGFELLOW HOUSE & GARDEN IN PORTLAND The Wadsworth–Longfellow House. In June 2002, the Maine Historical Society celebrated the centennial of the Wadsworth–Longfellow House as Maine's first house museum open to the public. Visitors are invited to tour the house. Out of an abundance of caution, the Wadsworth-Longfellow House is currently closed until further notice. MEMBERSHIP - MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Maine Historical Society | 489 Congress Street, Portland, Maine 04101 | (207) 774-1822 | info@mainehistory.org EVANGELINE A TALE OF ACADIE BY HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW Evangeline A Tale of Acadie By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow printed from www.mainehistory.com This is the forest primeval. The murmur-ing pines

and the hemlocks,

L GARDEN P IDENTIFICATION MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 489 LONGFELLOW GARDEN PLANT IDENTIFICATION MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 489 CONGRESS ST, PORTLAND, ME The garden is maintained by The Longfellow Garden Club, Inc. Member of the National Garden Clubs, Inc. and the Garden Club Federation of Maine, Inc.

GENEALOGY RESEARCH

The Maine Historical Society has one of the largest collections of genealogy material in Maine. We are always adding to our collection, which includes published and compiled genealogies, town histories, vital records, census records, city directories, town reports, maps, photographs, manuscripts, journals, and many other resources to help you with your family history research. VISIT THE MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, LONGFELLOW HOUSE & MHS Welcome to Maine Historical Society! We look forward to hosting your visit—whether in Wadsworth-Longfellow House, our exhibition gallery, store, research in the library, or just to sit in the garden for a AN IMPORTANT CORONAVIRUS UPDATE An Important Coronavirus Update. Updated March 10, 2021: Maine Historical Society is open.The Brown Research Library is open by appointment and the MHS Store is open with an abbreviated schedule. The MHS Museum Gallery, Wadsworth-Longfellow House and Longfellow Garden plan to re-open for the summer season. Please see our "visit us" page for up-to-date information. INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY MEMBERSHIP Feel free to contact us at (207) 774-1822 or membership@mainehistory.org if you have any questions about membership at Maine Historical Society or wish to join or renew by telephone. If you prefer, download our membership application, print and mail to us at Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress Street, Portland, Maine

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VISITING THE BROWN RESEARCH LIBRARY The Maine Historical Society Brown Research Library welcomes the use of its collections by historians, writers, educators, students and genealogists. Visiting the Library is truly a unique experience where you can see one–of–a–kind material about Maine's history and

people.

SEARCH THE CATALOG

Search the Library Catalog. The Brown Research Library holdings are searchable through MHS' online public access catalog, Minerva. This includes general history and Maine history books (town, school and church histories, vital records, etc), genealogies, rare books, journals, manuscript collections, maps, pamphlets, original newspapers, broadsides and ephemera.

PRESS RELEASES

March 13, 2020 – January 30, 2021. Portland, Maine: March 15, 2020 marks the 200th anniversary of Maine separating from Massachusetts to become the 23rd state in the Union. Maine Historical Society (MHS) recognized that it would be impossible to consider Maine’s Bicentennial without first acknowledging the 13,000 years of Wabanaki history in this region. THE COURTSHIP OF MILES STANDISH SUDDENLY BREAKING THE The Courtship of Miles Standish by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow I Miles Standish In the Old Colony days, in Plymouth the land of the Pilgrims, To and fro in a room of his simple and L GARDEN P IDENTIFICATION MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 489 LONGFELLOW GARDEN PLANT IDENTIFICATION MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 489 CONGRESS ST, PORTLAND, ME The garden is maintained by The Longfellow Garden Club, Inc. Member of the National Garden Clubs, Inc. and the Garden Club Federation of Maine, Inc. INSTALLATION OF THE SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM AT MAINE In 2017, a $300,000 grant by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)-and additional assistance from Jane's Trust and Horizon Foundation-made possible the installation of a solar energy system at Maine Historical Society's offsite collections management facility. This state-of-the-art edifice is home to many incomparable collections, including materials from Bangor Theological Seminary MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Maine Historical Society has a growing museum, incomparable library and statewide educational resource, we are located in the heart of Portland's downtown cultural district. Founded in 1822, the Maine Historical Society is the third oldest state historical society in

GENEALOGY RESEARCH

SEARCH - MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OR Search just the Library catalog for books, maps, and manuscript collections at MHS;. OR just the Museum Collections Catalog for records of our museum objects, photographs, autograph letters, some architectural drawings, and newspapers;. OR just Maine Memory Network for historical items, photographs, exhibits, and a Maine history timeline.. Other Maine Historical Society Websites EXPLORE THE CITY OF PORTLAND Explore the richness of Portland Maine. Welcome to Maine Historical Society—and welcome to Portland! Maine's largest city is a vibrant, coastal community with much to offer visitors and residents alike. BROWN RESEARCH LIBRARY CONTACT US - MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Contact the Maine Historical Society General Information. Maine Historical Society 489 Congress Street Portland, ME 04101 phone (207) 774–1822 fax (207) 775–4301 VISITING THE BROWN RESEARCH LIBRARY EVANGELINE A TALE OF ACADIE BY HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW Evangeline A Tale of Acadie By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow printed from www.mainehistory.com This is the forest primeval. The murmur-ing pines

and the hemlocks,

PRESS RELEASES

Portland ME: Maine Historical Society (MHS) will honor members of The Hildreth Family with its 2019 Maine History Maker Award. This prestigious annual award recognizes an individual or family in Maine who has made significant contributions to the community through traditions of innovation and leadership that have defined Maine throughout its history. MHS DISCUSSION BOARD: EBENEZER PARKER, DEPUTY SHERIFF I am looking for any information on one Ebenezer Parker, mother Hannah Roberts. Ebenezer served our agency as a Deputy Sheriff. Deputy Parker was killed in the line of duty on January 18, 1808. MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Maine Historical Society has a growing museum, incomparable library and statewide educational resource, we are located in the heart of Portland's downtown cultural district. Founded in 1822, the Maine Historical Society is the third oldest state historical society in

GENEALOGY RESEARCH

SEARCH - MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OR Search just the Library catalog for books, maps, and manuscript collections at MHS;. OR just the Museum Collections Catalog for records of our museum objects, photographs, autograph letters, some architectural drawings, and newspapers;. OR just Maine Memory Network for historical items, photographs, exhibits, and a Maine history timeline.. Other Maine Historical Society Websites EXPLORE THE CITY OF PORTLAND Explore the richness of Portland Maine. Welcome to Maine Historical Society—and welcome to Portland! Maine's largest city is a vibrant, coastal community with much to offer visitors and residents alike. BROWN RESEARCH LIBRARY CONTACT US - MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Contact the Maine Historical Society General Information. Maine Historical Society 489 Congress Street Portland, ME 04101 phone (207) 774–1822 fax (207) 775–4301 VISITING THE BROWN RESEARCH LIBRARY EVANGELINE A TALE OF ACADIE BY HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW Evangeline A Tale of Acadie By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow printed from www.mainehistory.com This is the forest primeval. The murmur-ing pines

and the hemlocks,

PRESS RELEASES

Portland ME: Maine Historical Society (MHS) will honor members of The Hildreth Family with its 2019 Maine History Maker Award. This prestigious annual award recognizes an individual or family in Maine who has made significant contributions to the community through traditions of innovation and leadership that have defined Maine throughout its history. MHS DISCUSSION BOARD: EBENEZER PARKER, DEPUTY SHERIFF I am looking for any information on one Ebenezer Parker, mother Hannah Roberts. Ebenezer served our agency as a Deputy Sheriff. Deputy Parker was killed in the line of duty on January 18, 1808. VISIT THE MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, LONGFELLOW HOUSE & MHS Welcome to Maine Historical Society! We look forward to hosting your visit—whether in Wadsworth-Longfellow House, our exhibition gallery, store, research in the library, or just to sit in the garden for a BROWN RESEARCH LIBRARY Over 100,000 printed books and pamphlets about Maine History and related subjects. Subject areas in addition to Maine history include general US history, particularly the periods of exploration through the Civil War; genealogy; architecture, decorative and fine arts; transportation (especially shipping and railroads); English local history; biographies; and 19th century literature.The Library

SEARCH THE CATALOG

Search the Library Catalog. The Brown Research Library holdings are searchable through MHS' online public access catalog, Minerva. This includes general history and Maine history books (town, school and church histories, vital records, etc), genealogies, rare books, journals, manuscript collections, maps, pamphlets, original newspapers, broadsides and ephemera.

PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Ongoing and scheduled programs and events at Maine Historical Society. As a member you can attend most events for free. Book talks, lectures,

genealogy events,

MHS PUBLICATIONS

A Maine Prodigy is the story of Skowhegan native Mary Elise Fellows White, compiled from her autobiography, diaries and other primary sources. Marked as a violin prodigy from an early age, Starting in 1883, Elise studied in Boston at the New England Conservatory. A Maine Prodigy evokes the joys and struggles of a woman who seeks refinement, artistic recognition, and financial security from MHS ON-DEMAND PROGRAMS A Century of Portland Painters, 1820 - 1920 Maine at 200 Series: A Talk with Earle G. Shettleworth, Jr., State Historian Recorded on

February 25, 2021

VISITING THE BROWN RESEARCH LIBRARY The Maine Historical Society Brown Research Library welcomes the use of its collections by historians, writers, educators, students and genealogists. Visiting the Library is truly a unique experience where you can see one–of–a–kind material about Maine's history and

people.

PRESS RELEASES

Portland, Maine: On June 6, 2020, the Maine Historical Society (MHS) Board of Trustees convened its 198th Annual Meeting for the first time in its history in a new online platform because of the coronavirus pandemic. Board President Jean Gulliver welcomed new members to the statewide organization, and Executive Director Steve Bromage presented awards to community leaders and Trustees for their INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY MEMBERSHIP One membership card, with the institutions name affixed. This card may be used by up to 2 employees of the institution at any one time. Subscriptions to Maine History, the only periodical dedicated to scholarly research on Maine history, the MHS newsletter, and our e-connection linking you with historical content, news, and events.; Free access to our Brown Research Library and online L GARDEN P IDENTIFICATION MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 489 Key: UG: Upper Garden MG: Middle garden LG: Lower Garden Plant Key Common Name Botanical Name Location 1 Princeton Elm Ulmus americana "Princeton" UG, LG 2 Paperback Birch Betula papyrifera LG 3 English Hawthorn Crataequs oxycanthus LG 4 Carolina Allspice Calycanthus floridus MG 5 Common Witchhazel Hamamelis virginiana LG 6 Nikko Blue' Hydrangea Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nikko Blue' MG, MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Maine Historical Society has a growing museum, incomparable library and statewide educational resource, we are located in the heart of Portland's downtown cultural district. Founded in 1822, the Maine Historical Society is the third oldest state historical society in SEARCH - MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OR Search just the Library catalog for books, maps, and manuscript collections at MHS;. OR just the Museum Collections Catalog for records of our museum objects, photographs, autograph letters, some architectural drawings, and newspapers;. OR just Maine Memory Network for historical items, photographs, exhibits, and a Maine history timeline.. Other Maine Historical Society Websites

GENEALOGY RESEARCH

SEARCH THE CATALOG

Search the Library Catalog. The Brown Research Library holdings are searchable through MHS' online public access catalog, Minerva. This includes general history and Maine history books (town, school and church histories, vital records, etc), genealogies, rare books, journals, manuscript collections, maps, pamphlets, original newspapers, broadsides and ephemera.

MHS PUBLICATIONS

A Maine Prodigy is the story of Skowhegan native Mary Elise Fellows White, compiled from her autobiography, diaries and other primary sources. Marked as a violin prodigy from an early age, Starting in 1883, Elise studied in Boston at the New England Conservatory. A Maine Prodigy evokes the joys and struggles of a woman who seeks refinement, artistic recognition, and financial security from

PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Ongoing and scheduled programs and events at Maine Historical Society. As a member you can attend most events for free. Book talks, lectures,

genealogy events,

CONTACT US - MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Contact the Maine Historical Society General Information. Maine Historical Society 489 Congress Street Portland, ME 04101 phone (207) 774–1822 fax (207) 775–4301 EXPLORE THE CITY OF PORTLAND Maine Historical Society is your gateway to learning more about Portland's past, and all that the city has to offer. Below you'll find information on our city walking tour, and links to numerous other cultural and tourism organizations. We hope you enjoy your visit and come back often! Monday through Friday at 1:30pm, weather permitting,

and on

VISITING THE BROWN RESEARCH LIBRARY MHS DISCUSSION BOARD: EBENEZER PARKER, DEPUTY SHERIFF Ebenezer served our agency as a Deputy Sheriff. Deputy Parker was killed in the line of duty on January 18, 1808. Parker was killed by one Joseph Drew who was apprehended and after an examination before S. Freeman, Esq. was commited to jail for trial at the Supreme Court (Portland) in May of 1808. Found guilty in the death of Deputy Parker MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Maine Historical Society has a growing museum, incomparable library and statewide educational resource, we are located in the heart of Portland's downtown cultural district. Founded in 1822, the Maine Historical Society is the third oldest state historical society in SEARCH - MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OR Search just the Library catalog for books, maps, and manuscript collections at MHS;. OR just the Museum Collections Catalog for records of our museum objects, photographs, autograph letters, some architectural drawings, and newspapers;. OR just Maine Memory Network for historical items, photographs, exhibits, and a Maine history timeline.. Other Maine Historical Society Websites

GENEALOGY RESEARCH

SEARCH THE CATALOG

Search the Library Catalog. The Brown Research Library holdings are searchable through MHS' online public access catalog, Minerva. This includes general history and Maine history books (town, school and church histories, vital records, etc), genealogies, rare books, journals, manuscript collections, maps, pamphlets, original newspapers, broadsides and ephemera.

MHS PUBLICATIONS

A Maine Prodigy is the story of Skowhegan native Mary Elise Fellows White, compiled from her autobiography, diaries and other primary sources. Marked as a violin prodigy from an early age, Starting in 1883, Elise studied in Boston at the New England Conservatory. A Maine Prodigy evokes the joys and struggles of a woman who seeks refinement, artistic recognition, and financial security from

PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Ongoing and scheduled programs and events at Maine Historical Society. As a member you can attend most events for free. Book talks, lectures,

genealogy events,

CONTACT US - MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Contact the Maine Historical Society General Information. Maine Historical Society 489 Congress Street Portland, ME 04101 phone (207) 774–1822 fax (207) 775–4301 EXPLORE THE CITY OF PORTLAND Maine Historical Society is your gateway to learning more about Portland's past, and all that the city has to offer. Below you'll find information on our city walking tour, and links to numerous other cultural and tourism organizations. We hope you enjoy your visit and come back often! Monday through Friday at 1:30pm, weather permitting,

and on

VISITING THE BROWN RESEARCH LIBRARY MHS DISCUSSION BOARD: EBENEZER PARKER, DEPUTY SHERIFF Ebenezer served our agency as a Deputy Sheriff. Deputy Parker was killed in the line of duty on January 18, 1808. Parker was killed by one Joseph Drew who was apprehended and after an examination before S. Freeman, Esq. was commited to jail for trial at the Supreme Court (Portland) in May of 1808. Found guilty in the death of Deputy Parker

GENEALOGY RESEARCH

The Maine Historical Society has one of the largest collections of genealogy material in Maine. We are always adding to our collection, which includes published and compiled genealogies, town histories, vital records, census records, city directories, town reports, maps, photographs, manuscripts, journals, and many other resources to help you with your family history research.

ONLINE RESOURCES

Below you will find some resources that might help you with your research. Public MHS Databases. MAINE MEMORY NETWORK. Our online digital archive, museum, and eductional resource, the Maine Memory Network, provides access to thousands of selected images and documents from the Maine Historical Society and over 270 of Maine's collecting

organizations.

VISIT THE MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, LONGFELLOW HOUSE & MHS Welcome to Maine Historical Society! We look forward to hosting your visit—whether in Wadsworth-Longfellow House, our exhibition gallery, store, research in the library, or just to sit in the garden for a AN IMPORTANT CORONAVIRUS UPDATE An Important Coronavirus Update. Updated March 10, 2021: Maine Historical Society is open.The Brown Research Library is open by appointment and the MHS Store is open with an abbreviated schedule. The MHS Museum Gallery, Wadsworth-Longfellow House and Longfellow Garden plan to re-open for the summer season. Please see our "visit us" page for up-to-date information. HOW TO RESEARCH GENEALOGY Researching your Genealogy at MHS library. Tracing your ancestry takes basic research skills, some time and patience, but it is a popular and rewarding hobby. Filling in the blanks in your family tree is a lot like doing a jigsaw puzzle. It can be fun and challenging to fit the pieces together. Maine Historical Society may be just one of the PODCASTS - MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Recorded May 12, 2021 - Co-curators Anne Gass, Tilly Laskey, Darren Ranco, and Krystal Williams discuss topics covered in Maine Historical Society exhibition and initiative Begin Again: reckoning with intolerance in Maine.The panel reviews the structures of systemic racism and discrimination that have perpetuated inequity and intolerance in Maine for the past 500 years and talk about how they BROWN RESEARCH LIBRARY Research by appointment only. Wed–Sat: 1:00 am–4:00 pm. Starting November 1: Wed–Fri - 1:00 am–4:00 pm. Members, students and teachers: Free. Non–Members: $10 per day. Updated information about visiting the Library during COVID-19. Directions. Since 1822, Maine Historical Society has been collecting materials about Maine.

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Regional Genealogy Events Regional Chapters of the Maine Genealogical Society - meetings: May 1, 2019 – December 31, 2021 Aroostook County Genealogical Society - Meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 pm. Location: Caribou Public Library, 30 High Street, Caribou, ME, in the Archival Room. There are no meetings in July and December. MEMBERSHIP - MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Maine Historical Society | 489 Congress Street, Portland, Maine 04101 | (207) 774-1822 | info@mainehistory.org MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY * Login | My Account | Search

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** PLEASE READ FOR UPDATED COVID-19 INFORMATION ** MAINE HISTORY MAKER AWARD Watch on demand until June 3rd as we honor the L. L. Bean Family for the 2021 Maine History Maker 2021

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