History
A Sea Captain and the House He Built
From Kittery to Calais, Maine’s coastal towns and cities are graced with 19th-century homes built by the state’s prosperous shipbuilders, vessel owners, and sea captains. In Brunswick, one of the most notable is the Captain George W. McManus House of 1858.
Clara Martin and the Earliest Guide for Mount Desert Island Tourists
One of the earliest guidebooks to Mount Desert was written by a woman, Clara Barnes Martin.
Fly Reel Makers of Maine
Maine’s storied history of fishing tackle includes men who designed and built early salmon reels.
McCurdy Smokehouse
The McCurdy smokehouse Museum tells the story of Lubec’s fishy past.
Camden’s Anchor Works
Camden once was the site of the country’s largest anchor manufacturing company.
Memories of Early Schooner Days
A schooner hand recalls his years on the water
Architectural Elements
Once charted on maps, cupolas provide views and ventilation as well as serving as waypoints.
Early Photos Tell the Gritty Story of Maine’s Granite Industry
Early photos tell the gritty story of Maine’s granite industry
Barrell’s Tidal Mill Pond
One of the largest and best-preserved tide mill sites in Maine is in York.
Tide Mills Powered Maine’s Early Economy
Tide mills once were a big force along the Maine coast. Yet little is left now and no one thinks about them.
