Museum Of African Culture, The
The Museum of African Culture (MAC) is a 501(c)(3) organization created to educate others about the lives and beliefs of Sub-Saharan African people, to interpret and preserve a uni... museumstuff.com
Portland Harbor
For the boater, Portland Harbor is both a treasure and a challenge. A treasure because Portland is the commonly accepted center of cultural and entertainment happenings in Maine. As ... anglerweb.com
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 cruis... visitmaine.com
Maine Saltwater Outfitters
Maine Saltwater Outfitters offers guided light-tackle sportfishing trips on the world-class fishing waters of the Kennebec River and on beautiful Casco Bay. Fish for striped bass, b... visitmaine.com
Home Of Amos No And Christiana Williams Freeman
First full-time called minister of the Abyssinian Meeting House 1841-1852 Rev. Freeman (1809-1893) was an instructor in the school maintained for African Americans in the Abyssinian Meeti... hmdb.org
Portland Schooner Company
Sail with us on an authentic sailing vessel steeped in history -- and have the experience of a lifetime. Bagheera and Wendameen provide the perfect vantage point to enjoy some of Ma... visitmaine.com
Maine Day Trip
Maine Day Trip provides customized private tours for individuals and groups originating in the Portland, Maine region. See historical landmarks, lighthouses, museums and the scenic ... visitmaine.com
Ccc Headquarters
One of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal programs, the Civilian Conservation Corps hired unemployed young men during the Great Depression. The CCC provided training to men between the ... hmdb.org
A Town Within A Town
The primary purpose of Fort Williams may have been for coastal defense, yet many men, women, and children also called it home. This self-sustaining community featured many of the building... hmdb.org
Franklin Street Wharf
Landing spot for many passengers on the Underground Railroad and embarkation point for their transit to Canada and England. Anti-slavery sympathizers were well-organized to greet stowaway... hmdb.org
Scarborough Beach State Park
Scarborough beach offers some of the best swimming in New England with water temps in the high 60's through out July and August. Rip Currents do occur on a daily basis and we firmly reco... maine.gov
Portland Discovery Land & Sea Tours
Portland Discovery Land and Sea Tours specializes in sightseeing cruises and private charters on Casco Bay. From May to October we offer daily Lighthouse Lovers Cruises, Eagle Islan... visitmaine.com
Home Of Elias And Elizabeth Widgery Thomas
Corner of India and Congress Street, known as a Station House on the Underground Railroad. The home was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1866. The Thomases were prominent in the Portland An... hmdb.org
U.s.s. Eagle-56 (Pe-56)
In memory of the officers and crewmen of the U.S. Navy's Eagle Class Sub-Chaser U.S.S. Eagle-56 (PE-56) torpedoed and sunk by the German U-boat U-853 approximately nine miles southeast of... hmdb.org
Charles F. Eastman
Eastman (1821-1880) was barber, second-hand clothing dealer, mariner and hack driver. He was also a financial supporter of the Abyssinian Meeting House and School. He owned and operated s... hmdb.org
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 ... museumsusa.org
Civilian Conservation Corps
This plaque was dedicated by Chapter 111 Alumni by former members of the Civilian Consservation Corps in memory of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the members, who served at this post and o... hmdb.org
Alonzo P. Stinson
Third Sergeant Company H Fifth Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry Aged 19 Years Killed First Battle Bull Run July 21st 1861 Sergeant Stinson was the first volunteer soldier from Portland t... hmdb.org