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Maine Historical Society

MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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On-Demand Programs and Podcasts

On the go, or prefer the podcast platform? Visit the MHS podcast page for a selection of unique programs and podcasts on a wide selection of historical topics!

Arts and Creativity

Songs of Ships and Sailors

Songs of Ships and Sailors
a book talk and performance with Castlebay

Recorded on May 17, 2022

Whence these stories? <br>History in Longfellow's Poetry

Whence these stories?
History in Longfellow's Poetry
Panel discussion for Longfellow's 215 Birthday

Recorded on February 23, 2022

Murky Overhead

Murky Overhead
A Book Talk with Michael Connolly

Recorded on June 21, 2021

The Village Blacksmith

The Village Blacksmith
A book talk with John Babin

Recorded on April 8, 2021

A Century of Portland Painters, 1820 - 1920

A Century of Portland Painters, 1820 - 1920
Maine at 200 Series: A Talk with Earle G. Shettleworth, Jr., State Historian

Recorded on February 25, 2021

<i>Cross of Snow - A Life of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow</i>: a book talk with author Nicholas A. Basbanes

Cross of Snow - A Life of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: a book talk with author Nicholas A. Basbanes
**Maine at 200 Series**

Recorded on September 10, 2020

Mémère's Notebook - a Night of Acadian Music with Robert Sylvain

Mémère's Notebook - a Night of Acadian Music with Robert Sylvain

Recorded on August 27, 2020

<i>Billboard Monuments of Maine: A Collection of Rare 1800s Gravestones</i>: a book talk with Ron Romano

Billboard Monuments of Maine: A Collection of Rare 1800s Gravestones: a book talk with Ron Romano

Recorded on July 9, 2020