- Maine Memory Network - A Soldier's Declaration of Independence
Learn about the American Revolution from a Continental soldier from Maine. The soldier in this tale is one William Bayley of Falmouth (now Portland) Maine, of whom in many ways according to historian James Leamon remains a mystery.
A Soldier's Declaration of Independence. William Bayley of Falmouth (Portland) was a soldier in the Continental Army, seeing service at Ticonderoga, Valley Forge, Monmouth Court House, and Saratoga, among other locations. His letters home to his mother reveal much about the economic hardships experienced by both soldiers and those at home.
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- Maine Memory Network - Liberty Threatened: Maine in 1775
The State of Maine was a part of the Colony of Massachusetts before the American Revolution, but this would change at the battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775. This exhibit examines how the Revolution affected Maine's history.
Liberty Threatened: Maine in 1775. At Lexington and Concord, on April 19, 1775, British troops attempted to destroy munitions stored by American colonists. The battles were the opening salvos of the American Revolution. Shortly, the conflict would erupt in Maine.
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- Maine.gov: Facts & History: Facts
From the Official web site of the State of Maine, you can learn interestings facts about the state.
The Official Web Site of the State of Maine - Your gateway to Maine state government and information about living, working, visiting, business, education, and history in Maine. Featuring online government services.
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- Maine.gov: Facts & History: Historical Societies
There are several Historical Societies in the State of Maine. On the Maine State Government site, you will be able to find listings here.
The Official Web Site of the State of Maine - Your gateway to Maine state government and information about living, working, visiting, business, education, and history in Maine. Featuring online government services.
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- The Maine Memory Network is a project of the Maine Historical Society.
The Maine Memory Network is the statewide digital museum for the state of Maine. Here you have access to over 10,000 historical items from over 160 museums and other archival institutions.
The Maine Memory Network is a statewide digital museum that provides unprecedented access to historical items from over 250 museums, historical societies, libraries, and other organizations from every corner of Maine.
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- Welcome to Montpelier, the General Henry Knox Museum, located in Thomaston, Maine
Learn about General Henry Knox at the General Henry Knox Museum Web site. Here you can also find out how to get to the Museum, its operation hours and more.
The General henry Knox Museum is a non-profit organization based in mid-coast Maine dedicated to maintaining Montpelier, the General Henry Knox Museum as a public museum, fostering a greater understanding and appreciation of General Knox's life and times, and providing educational, cultural and community events.
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- Welcome to the Maine Historical Society, Maine History
This is the home site for the Historical Society of the State of Maine. Check it out to find the resources you need to find out about the state.
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