The Maine Memory Network is a statewide digital museum that provides unprecedented access to over 13,000 historical items from over 180 museums, historical societies, libraries, and other organizations from every corner of Maine.
Step inside to see rare photographs, documents and artifacts; to explore online exhibits; to access resources for teaching Maine history; and to learn about how you can participate and help preserve Maine history.
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Explore themes, a timeline, people and events in Maine History.
Featured Exhibits
Wiscasset's Arctic Connection
Scientist, author and explorer Donald B. MacMillan established Wiscasset as his homeport for many of the voyages he made to the Arctic region starting in the early 1920s.
La St-Jean in Lewiston-Auburn
St-Jean-Baptiste Day in Lewiston-Auburn was a very public display of ethnic pride for nearly a century.
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View Maine Timeline
Resources for learning about and teaching Maine history.
Finding Katahdin
Primary sources and lesson plans for teaching Maine History.
Students as Historians
Learn how students can help preserve and share Maine history.
Student Gallery
View history projects created by students in partnerships with local historical societies.
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Create Your Own Album of Images
Add items from our Collection into an album that you can share with others.
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Contribute & Share Your Collections
Learn how to digitize and share your organization's collections. Free training and support.
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Purchase Your Favorite Images Online!
Many of the images you see in this site are available for download or as prints.
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