Ever wonder how stonewalls ended up in the middle of the Maine woods? Anyone who has walked in the woods in Maine has at one point come across a stonewall or two. Maybe you've wondered, what is this ...

If you’re planning a trip to Maine, make sure you take some time to explore the state’s rich history. Maine is home to various must-see historic landmarks, from lighthouses and forts to mansions and ...

Joe Hall, an associate professor of history at Bates whose course offerings include Native American history broadly and also specifically — that of the Indigenous people of Maine — got a call for help ...

Local voices recount the story of Danforth, Maine. Local voices recount the story of Danforth, Maine, and the important role it played in Maine’s history and economy.

The Maine coast -- The winter fisheries -- The King's broad arrow -- Shipbuilding in colonial Maine -- The war years -- The West India trade -- The shipyards -- Shipbuilding on the Kennebec -- The ...