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
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
Range Ponds State Park
A short drive from one of Maine's major urban areas, Lewiston and Auburn, Range Ponds State Park welcomes visitors who enjoy the wide sandy beach as they swim, picnic and play. Most activity centers on the waterfront which is ... maine.gov
Cumberland Historical Society
The Cumberland Histsorical Society was founded on March 25, 1939. Its meetings and possesions were initially held in the Prince Memorial Library in Cumberland. The Society acquired the 1853 schoolhouse at 4A Blanchard Roa... museumsusa.org
Oriental Powder Mills
Produced one third of Norths' gunpowder during Civil War. Abandoned late 1800's, as was the Canal. No buildings or barracks remain, but several foundations and the old canal/towpath is very obvious. Submitted by: R.Currie... ghosttowns.com
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
Victoria Mansion
This building is an outstanding example of nineteenth-century American architecture and design. With remarkably intact original interiors and decorations, it survives as a unique example of the princely palaces created... heritagesites.com
Androscoggin Historical Society
Contains genealogical information, and artifacts of local history. Bird collection, farming tools, Civil War memorabilia. Hours: 1:30 PM - 5PM on Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays. Public Welcome. Court St. door, elevator a... visitmaine.com
Portland Breakwater
The Portland Breakwater Lighthouse is a relatively minor navigational aid designed to mark the end of a breakwater and help guide vessels past the shoal-laced entrance to Portland Harbor. The breakwater was built i... lighthousefriends.com
Spring Point Ledge
Numerous ships have met their end on the rocks of Spring Point Ledge, which extends from Fort Preble out to the westerly side of the main shipping channel into Portland Harbor. The ledge reportedly received its nam... lighthousefriends.com
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
The Eighth Maine Regiment Memorial Association, Inc.
For four years, the regiment marched, fought, and died side-by-side. After the war, the survivors vowed to maintain the bonds and the friendships they had formed. This Memorial was where those bonds were renewed each year... museumsusa.org
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