Wadsworthlongfellow House
For more information about Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, his work, influence, family, and childhood home, visit our Longfellow website at www.HWLongfellow.org. Within its walls lived three generations of one remarkable fami... museumsusa.org
Maine Historical Society And Museum
Maine Historical Society employs a professional staff of 35. Our oneacre campus, which is open year round, is situated in downtown Portland, across from Monument Square. The Maine Historical Society strives to serve the e... museumsusa.org
Eastern Cemetery, Portland Me
County of Marker: Cumberland County.Marker Text: Eastern Cemetery1668 The Eastern Cemetery is the resting place of some of Portland's noted abolitionist, who campaigned against slavery, provided safe-houses and assisted r... waymarking.com
Portland Observatory
has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America. The Observatory is the nation's only remaining maritime signal tower. It s... hmdb.org
The Ugly Ducklings
When Rear Admiral Land, U.S. Maritime Commission Chairman showed President Roosevelt the Liberty ship plans, he remarked, "She'll carry a good load. She isn't much to look at though? A real ugly duckling." However, these simple... hmdb.org
Liberty Ship Memorial
This scenic point of land overlooking Portland Harbor, where Bug Light Park stands today, was once home to a sprawling World War II Shipyard that covered 140 acres of land, including over 60 buildings, and had the capacity to b... hmdb.org
John Ford Memorial
[On the base of the John Ford statue ]: John Ford, Director - I Make Westerns Born: John Martin Feeney, 2-1-1894 Died: John Ford, 8-31-1973 Portland High School Class of 1914 Married Mary McBride Smith of North Carolina, 1920 -... hmdb.org
Mariner's Church - Colesworthy's Anti-slavery Bookstore -...
Marker Erected in 2007.Marker Text: Mariners' Church Location of Daniels Colesworthy'sbasement anti-slavery bookstore and print shop. In 1836 Colesworthy printed "Light and Truth From Ancient and Sacred History," a book b... waymarking.com
Reverend William I. Reese
[Southwest Face] Erected Dec 1, 1859 By a donation from the HON. FRANCIS O.J. SMITH, to honor and perpetuate the memory of REV. WILLIAM I. REESE who while pastor of the First Universalist Society, founded the Portland Widow?s W... hmdb.org
Mackworth Island
Welcome to Mackworth, an island of approximately 100 acres, connected to Falmouth by a causeway at the mouth of the Presumpscot River. This proximity to Portland and the Presumpscot accounts for the unique blend of human and n... maine.gov
Rudy Vallee Grave Site
Singer, Actor, and Band Leader. He was born Hubert Prior Vallee, and changed his name to Rudy after the great saxophonist, Rudy Wiedoft. He wanted to serve in World War I, so he enlisted in the Navy in 1917 and was discha... findagrave.com
Pineland Public Reserved Land
Located on both sides of Route 231, the Pineland Unit includes more than 600 acres of land in New Gloucester, Gray and North Yarmouth. This rolling land with its forests and agricultural fields once supplied the needs of the P... maine.gov
Unitarian Universalist Church - Portland, Me
County of Marker: Cumberland County.Date Marker Erected: 2006.Marker Text: A memorial plaque inside First Parish honors Prentiss Mellen. Pews within the church are marked for the abolitionist Fessenden and Thomas families... waymarking.com
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad And Museum
Visitors can enjoy magnificent views of Portland's waterfront aboard antique rail cars pulled by hard-working steam and diesel locomotives, as well as explore the museum. These 2-foot gauge steam trains connected rural... heritagesites.com
Skyline Farm
This nonprofit organization is working to transform Skyline Farm into a community resource as a living carriage museum with an antique carriage & sleigh collection, while also preserving the farm's open space and histo... heritagesites.com
Mayall Mills
Although the Mayall Mill site is not officially a State Historic Site, it is owned by the Bureau of Parks and Lands as part of our Pineland Public Reserved Lands. Established by Samuel Mayall in 1791 in a small wooden building... maine.gov
Handy Boat Sailing Center
Learn basic sailing, fine tune your sailing skills or just explore beautiful Casco Bay. LESSONS: A full service sailing center offering beginner sailing lessons, basic coastal cruising, private lessons, adult refresher, e... visitmaine.com
Lincoln Canoe And Kayak
We are a comprehensive paddling shop for people who really want to explore the water. We are an expert's paddling shop and a beginner's paddling shop -- maintaining the specialty end of the sport. We hope beginners progre... visitmaine.com