Lebanese Migration to Aroostook County

Lebanese Migration to Aroostook County

Caribou | Fort Fairfield | Lebanese | Lebanon | Syria This StoryMap explains the Lebanese Migration to Aroostook County in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. StoryMap Lesson Plan Coming...
Private Cain Mahany

Private Cain Mahany

Easton This StoryMap explains the impact of the Civil War on Easton resident, Cain Mahany. StoryMap Lesson Plan To...
Symbolism in Central Aroostook County Cemeteries

Symbolism in Central Aroostook County Cemeteries

Gravestones often feature images, symbols, and writing that provide insight into the lives of the individuals buried there. explains the meaning of the symbolism on gravestones in Central Aroostook County cemeteries. StoryMap Symbolism in Central Aroostook County...
The Sugar Beet Fiasco

The Sugar Beet Fiasco

This StoryMap explains the precarious nature of farming in Central Aroostook County in the 1960s and 1970s. StoryMap Sugar Beet Fiasco Lesson...
Epitaphs in Central Aroostook County Cemeteries

Epitaphs in Central Aroostook County Cemeteries

Epitaphs serve an important role. They provide information and reflect emotions and thoughts about death and the afterlife. Explore the purpose of epitaphs and discover some of the interesting ones in Central Aroostook County cemeteries. StoryMap Epitaph in Central...
Molly Ockett As a Folkloric Figure

Molly Ockett As a Folkloric Figure

The Abanaki medicine woman, Mary Agatha – more commonly known as Molly Ockett – is a real figure from Maine’s history. Born around 1740, Molly lived in the region during the state’s early development....
Lost Maysville

Lost Maysville

Uncovering the past of an area helps us understand and reevaluate our surroundings, and the way things developed. This is the story of the almost forgotten history of a small agricultural town in Northern Maine. StoryMap Lost Maysville Lesson...