Bicentennial Primary Source Sets

Explore Maine history through local historic images, documents, and artifacts

For more in-depth history, visit the online exhibit Regional Struggle, National Story: Maine’s Path to Statehood.

The Packets

CHOOSE A GRADE LEVEL

Power of Maine's Vote

NOTE- this topic is for grades 3 -12

    Slavery and Maine

    NOTE- this topic is for grades 6 -12

      Statehood and the Wabanaki

      NOTE- this topic is for grades 6 -12

        TROUBLE GETTING STARTED?

        Let us help in your classroom

        Our educators are ready to provide you with any help you need as you work with your students. The video below provides an introduction to these materials and how to use them in the classroom.

        Recorded Teacher Webinar – Primary Source Sets

        Contact

        For help or to learn more, contact Lead Educator Kate Webber at kate.webber@maine.gov

        Credits

        Project Interns:

        • Emma Soler, Bates College
        • Devon Berkeley, Colby College
        • Stella Margarita Gonzalez, Colby College
        • Annie Martin, Colby College

        Content Editor: 

        • Misa Beltran-Guzman, Colby College 

        Partner Organizations: Maine Department of Education, Maine State Archives, Maine State Library, Maine State Museum, Maine Historical Society