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North Haven Historical Society, Archives and North Island Museum

Our Archival collection primaraly focuses on the history of North Haven Island including its early history as a part of the Fox Islands which included both North Haven and Vinalhaven. As an island that was both a farming and fishing location, our museum (The North Island Museum) includes both a boat shed, a farm implements building and a recreation of some of the elements of life on the island at about the 1890'. This includes a "post office", a general store, and several rooms of a typical farmhouse including a kitchen, a parlour and a bedroom.

Milo Historical Society

In addition to changing thematic exhibits, our permanent displays include the following: The Milo High School Alumni exhibit area, artifacts and photos from Milo's early industrial years including items from the American Thread Co. Spool Mill and the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad. Our early domestic display exhibits household utensils and appliances together with early advertising and packages. We also have an extensive collection of antique clothing, furniture, and dishware.

Madawaska Historical Society

Genealogical research materials at Madawaska Public Library on Main Street; Tante Blanche Museum complex in nearby St. David which includes log cabin Reception Center, one room school house (ca. 1870), & Albert Homestead (ca. 1840), all with pertinent artifacts, as well as the Historic Acadian Cross Site on the shore of the St. John River, commemorting the landing of the Acadians in 1785.

Machiasport Historical Society

1810 home with period furniture, model school room, marine artifacts, genealogy materials, pictures, postcards, documents, antique tool tool collection and decoys - all related to the history of Machiasport between 1810 and 1929 with emphasis on ship building, sailing, logging and living from the sea.

Lovell Historical Society

More than 11,000 of our collection records can be viewed online. There are over 7,000 images to view as well as information on our vital records, archival material and library collection. Museum on the 1st floor of the Kimball-Stanford House and the barn. Admission is free. Research Center is located on the 1st floor of the ell and is open during business hours.

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