the History of Aroostook County
StoryMaps
Lebanese Migration to Aroostook County
This StoryMap explains the Lebanese Migration to Aroostook County in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Lesson Plan Coming Soon
Private Cain Mahany
This StoryMap explains the impact of the Civil War on Easton resident, Cain Mahany. Lesson Plan To Come
World War I in Central Aroostook County Newspapers
This StoryMap explains how local newspapers give us a glimpse into the past, particularly World War I. World War I in Aroostook County Newspapers...
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 Sugar Beet Fiasco
This StoryMap explains the precarious nature of farming in Central Aroostook County in the 1960s and 1970s. Sugar Beet Fiasco Lesson Plan
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...
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...
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...
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