Books worth getting for your library, or for someone else....

Almost any Maine book by Arcadia Publishing. This publisher distributes a series of pictorial history books reminescent of bygone days. Nostalgia is always a good subject to talk about. Almost nobody gets made when you talk about 'remember when' subjects. Most of their "Images of America" collection sells for $19.99 each. If your local bookstore isn't any help, you can reach them by going to www.arcadiapublishing.com. Tell 'em Remember ME! Media sent you.

Coastal Maine, by Roger F. Duncan. This is a hefty little history of Maine's seafaring history. It's well worth the read if you'd like to learn more about the subject. Mr. Duncan covers the four hundred years of our maritime heritage in quite a bit of detail. The paperback version, $24.95 is over 550 pages long and available at most bookstores or the publisher, The Countryman Press, over in Woodstock Vermont can help you out. Their web address is www.countrymanpress.com.

Harbor Journal;volume 1, a first edition anthology by Cozy Harbor Press is a nice blend of stories from various Maine writers. An eclectic blend of writing and photography, this edition covers a wide range of subjects. You can write to the publisher at PO Box 385 in Southport, Maine, 04576 or email at shermanmcgrail@yahoo.com.


Planning for your upcoming events...

When you are making plans for an event, make sure you advertise and promote the event as far in advance as you can. Many people won't be willing to go see an exhibit or attend a lecture on short notice. If you give people time to plan and anticipate ypur event, you'll have a better turnout. This means that if you only want to put a blurb in a local paper, don't expect a full house if your Saturday afternoon program is only mentioned in Friday's paper.

 

History Links...

Maine Historical Society

The main home of the MHS. You can access other sites from this location pertaining to the organization and Maine history.

www.mainehistory.org

The MHS online museum and educational resources.

www.mainememory.net

Maine Folklife Center

Provided by the University of Maine, the Maine Folklife center shares and catalogues folklore, oral history and photographic collections.

www.umaine.edu/folklife

Maine Preservation

This organization is dedicated to preservation and protecting historic sites and buildings around Maine.

www.mainepreservation.com

History News Network

Excellent source of news and articles related to history;

www.hnn.us.

Albion Historical Society

www.albionmaine.org

Sullivan & Sorrento Historical Society

www.ellsworthme.org/sshs

Old York Historical Society

www.oldyork.org

Davistown Museum

This one is a great source of material on the coastal Maine area

www.davistownmuseum.org

Pejepscot Historical Society

Research archives and the Pejepscot, Skolfield Whittier house and Joshua Chamberlain museums.

www.curtislibrary.com/pejepscot.htm

Old Fort Western

www.oldfortwestern.org

Kennebunkport Historical Society

www.kporthistory.org

Portland Harbor Museum

www.portlandharbormuseum.org

Mooshead Historical Society

www.mooseheadhistory.org

Sebec Historical Society

www.sebechistoricalsociety.com

Quick Links provided by The Maine Historical Society:
MHS Website
Maine Olmsted Alliance for Parks and Landscapes
Maine Memory Network
MHS Online Museum Shop
Vintage Maine Images
HW Longfellow Website

 


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Special news!

Maine's History Connection is a new site where you can find news about Maine's history and its Historical Societies. We welcome all subbmissions dealing with the history of Maine,the many Historical Societies,Museums,preservation sites as well as any other goings on.If you have news you'd like to share,please email them to dlsoucy@remembermemedia.com. We would also like to hear from any authors or publishers about any new books or videos about Maine's history.

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