Finding katahdin university of maine press, 2001 explores the history of maine from precontact through the 20th century. Maine memory network, maines online history museum, a. This captivating video highlights the dedication of percival baxter as he strove to preserve. Curriculum is being created on three pilot topics immigration, world war i, and maine statehood. Katahdin woods and waters national monument wikipedia.
Visit katahdin shadows campground a unique family camground at the gateway to the north maine woods. The mchp grows out of the maine memory network, the maine historical societys nationally. Strong historical society welcome to strong historical. Online resources for schools maine historical society. Maine memory network is a statewide digital museum that provides unprecedented access to over 45,000 historical items from over 270 museums, archives, historical societies, libraries, and other organizations from every corner of maine included in the database are. These incredible places are right here in the katahdin region. Katahdin at baxter state park attract outdoor enthusiasts from around the world. Millinocket is an important setting in several chapters of maine writer van reids first novel cordelia underwood, or the marvelous beginnings of the moosepath league. He craved a real mainestyle roll and simply couldnt find one. Strong historical society contact strong historical society. The maine memory network is a digital museum that provides access to historical items from over 180 museums, historical societies, libraries, and other organizations from every corner of maine. Many of you dont know this, but my first katahdin summit came from a place of fear. Students will select and analyze several photographs of maine as they appear in finding katahdin.
Two of maines most spectacular natural assets are located within the scenic katahdinmoosehead region. Finding katahdin explores maine in its various incarnations. The trip also allowed us to meet and talk with hikers on the trail. Maine memory network kennebunkport historical society.
Catalog of the university of maine, announcements for the. Clair urging them both to drop their plans for a park on land the quimby family owns nearby the plan is to put the park on land east of baxter state park. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions. The best of maine from across the creative spectrum will be gathered together at the 10th annual show on the rockland waterfront, august 1012, 2012. A message from katahdin chamber of commerce regarding covid19. Scroll down to browse and access downloadable lesson plans, activities, and supporting materials designed to help you incorporate maine history into your studies. We understand that public concern will cause people to act cautiously when patronizing local businesses, keeping travel plans and attending public gatherings. The trailhead for this is the abol campground parking area a second option to reach baxter peak is the 5. Camping in the park can sometimes be hard to come by, depending on when you go. Access activities and lesson plans in the finding katahdin resource guide purchase the textbook at the mhs online store. Letters, journals, notes, manuscripts, and other handwritten materials. It is a steep, tall massif formed from a granite intrusion weathered. Learn why this landscape deserves such lifelong devotion.
We met thru hikers, section hikers, and day hikers. Used as a textbook for maine studies classes in many schools, finding katahdin. Baxter state park welcome to a magnificent obsession. Once owned by timber companies, the rugged, 87,000acre parcel abuts baxter state park. Welcome to millinocket, maine and the katahdin region. E2 katahdin region fast facts mount katahdin is maines highest mountain at nearly 5,300 feet katahdin, or ktahdn, is abenaki for main mountain its the northern terminus of the 2,200mile long appalachian trail katahdin woods and waters natl monument was established in 2016. Maine historical society recently received a library of congress teaching with primary sources grant to create robust lesson plans pairing historical items on maine memory network with related items from the library of congresss american memory.
It was a big catalyst in changing my life direction my experience was not unlike many others who have had an experience of finding yourself on mount katahdin. The waldoboro public library teamed up with the waldoboro fire department and the waldoborough historical society to create an online exhibit of the fire departments 175 years from its creation until the present. Witness the awesome beauty of maines most beloved mountain. Maine memory network overview maine historical society. Katahdin news community news, photos, events, businesses.
Stop by to learn more about our beautiful corner of maine and view them in person. Hiking mount katahdin in baxter state park maine bed and. A guide to baxter state park and mount katahdin in maine. Welcome to lincoln maine explore, lincoln maine history, lincoln maine. Download maine memory network program descriptions pdf complete with maine learning results and common core state standards alignments. Inside the doors of the moosehead marine museum is a wide array of nautical treasures to be explored and rediscovered. Maine is home to many mountains and several state parks, but there is only one milehigh katahdin, the northern terminus of the appalachian trail, located right next door is the katahdin woods and waters national monument. They decided to further honor his memory by documenting the story of his service for future. First time to maine time to hike katahdin the trek. Katahdin kritters pet resort katahdin kritters pet. The old trail was closed due to shifting rock conditions, but a reroute was opened in july of 2016. Named katahdin by the penobscot native americans, which means the greatest mountain, it is located within northeast piscataquis, piscataquis county, and is the centerpiece of baxter state park. This concise volume will benefit any reader who wants to learn about maines unique heritage. Interior secretary wants to keep maines katahdin woods and waters national monument.
Katahdin woods and waters national monument is a u. But few details emerge about ryan zinkes recommendations to the president, or about how the area would be. Also click here to visit maine memory networks lincoln section. They are also building online exhibits that explore different aspects of skowhegan history, creating imoviespodcasts to document their work, recording oral histories with community members, and have been leaders in a local effort to save their towns grange hall. This exhibit is at maine memory network, maines statewide digital. Parking can be limited, and theyll turn people away once they reach capacity for the day at the trailheads.
Maine native studies resources department of education. The name millinocket means land of many islands if you have ever been to millinocket lake you will know that it has many, many islands, and that is where neoc is located on the south shore of millinocket lake looking on to katahdin, maines highest mountain. Katahdin, or ktahdn as the abnaki tribes refer to it, is maines highest peak at 5,267 feet above sea level. Authority documents by an authorized administrator of digital maine. The maine community heritage project mchp, a partnership between the maine historical society and maine state library, is an innovative program that promotes collaboration between local schools, historical societies, and public libraries through the exploration and celebration of local history. At this point, i was new to maine, a little lost in my life, had been knocked down, beat up. Obama designated the area a national monument last year, after years of bickering over the lands future. The novel takes place in july 1896 and combines elements of adventure, mystery, romance, and comedy with occasional undertones of. They have created a historic walking tour that includes a map and multimedia presentations on ipods that are available at the local.
Built in 1914 by the young shipyard bath iron works, the katahdin was later converted to diesel. Maine memory network is a project of the maine historical society. As updates continue in regards to covid19, we at the katahdin chamber of commerce are monitoring and taking notice. Except for classroom educational use, images and content may not be reproduced without permission. In july, i had a great trip to scope out different parts of the at and was able to get in a couple hikes along the way. National monument spanning 87,563 acres 35,435 ha of mountains and forestland in northern penobscot county, maine, including a section of the east branch penobscot river. Email kathleen neumann, manager of education and interpretation, to talk about your interests, schedule a demonstration in your school, or get started on a project or call her at 2077741822 x 214. Katahdin hair sheep international po box 739, fowlerville, mi 48836 phone. Welcome to the kennebunkport historical society view all kennebunkport historical societys items on maine memory network the kennebunkport historical society is a nonprofit member supported organization, established in 1952 with the purpose of preserving and presenting the history, art and culture of kennebunkport.
We preserve many different pieces of moosehead lakes rich history, including the items featured here. Katahdin chamber of commerce visit the katahdin region. Seventyfivethousand acres would be set aside for a national park and 75 thousand acres for. Millinocket, maine news center opponents of a national park in the katahdin region have sent a letter to roxanne quimby and her son lucas st. Menu showcases local ingredients and the imagination of a competent chef. It is surrounded by 200,000 acre baxter state park and miles of forests beyond that. An exploration of maines past amy hassinger on amazon. Finding katahdin online resources in 2020, maine will commemorate the 200th year of maine statehood, following the districts separation from the commonwealth of massachusetts. Maine state archives welcome to the maine state archives. Maine memory network bicentennial education finding katahdin online longfellow online. Katahdin kritters pet resort kkpr, located in east millinocket, maine, is a multispecies facility that offers pet daycare with a home like environm read more services. Welcome to the maine state archives view all of the maine state archives items on maine memory network the maine state archives, a bureau within the department of the secretary of state, maintains all government documents deemed of archival importance, and also holds those ultimately slated for. Finding katahdin online is a comprehensive resource for teaching maine studies that includes primary sources, lesson plans, and other activities.
A national historic site, the steamboat katahdin, more than any other remaining piece of mooseheads history, truly reflects the many eras, interests and businesses of the regions past and present. Step inside to see rare photographs, documents, and artifacts. View all strong historical societys items on maine memory network strong historical society has been collecting and preserving the history of strong for future generations since 1971. Maine memory network maine historical society blog. The 40mile long moosehead lake, and the majestic and challenging milehigh mt.
Based on the information the photographs include as well as the information they leave out, students will evaluate the photographs as historical documents. Interior secretary wants to keep maines katahdin woods. Millinocket town office 197 penobscot ave, millinocket, maine 04462 phone. New gallery 201865 kennebec county katahdin counsel honorees cameramake samsung focallength 4. Scroll down to browse and access downloadable lesson plans, activities, and supporting materials designed to help you.
Now in her centennial year, she is the final link to a bygone era. The earliest historical mention of christmas we can find was 16 years before the mayflower. Baxter made it his lifes magnificent obsession to create, protect, and provide to the people of maine a wilderness haven encompassing some of the most rugged terrain in the northeast. Also on the maine memory network youll find over 180 online exhibits about.