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According to Maine's
Milo
Historical Society local Folklore
relates that Theophilus Sargent, one of the community's earliest settlers, was
given the honor of choosing the town's name. His choice was in all probability
based upon the following Greek legend:
Milo (6th Century B.C.) was a famous Greek athlete in the latter part of the 6th century B.C. It
was claimed that he once carried a four-year-old cow through the stadium at
Olympia. Afterwards, he ate the whole animal. The story goes that, as an old
man, he tried to tear an oak tree in two, but the trunk closed on his hands
and pinned him to the tree. While held there, he was attacked and devoured by
wolves.
Sebec
Historical Society, also in Maine,
is a new site with
good basic information of the history and people of the region.
It's called
America's Stonehenge
and it is in North Salem, New Hampshire.
More accurately it is an archaeological excavation that may represent
a human "settlement" in New England that could be more than
4,000 years old. Open all year, the settlement is reached by navigating
a trail and offers connections to stone age living, astronomy and
art. The site also has a latter day interest as it may have been
a station used by slaves in the underground railroad. See the
site for hours, fees, directions and more.
The heart of the history
of any New England town can be found in it's cemeteries. This web site is a
collection of photographs and historical information of colonial cemeteries and
gravestones of New England in southern Maine, southern New Hampshire and
northeast Massachusetts.
From A
Very Grave Matter by Jenn Marcelais of Portsmouth,
New Hampshire
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Mary
Nasson - 1774, Old Burying Yard, York, Maine
Wife of Mr. Samuel Nasson who departed this life Augst.
28th 1774 Æt. 29
© 2004 Jenn Marcelais |
The
Avalon Project at Yale Law School presents digital documents
relevant to the fields of Law, History, Economics, Politics, Diplomacy
and Government. We do not intend to mount only static text but rather
to add value to the text by linking to supporting documents expressly
referred to in the body of the text. Of special interest is the
section on The
American Revolution - A Documentary History
The
Lincoln Log: A Daily Chronology of the Life of Abraham Lincoln
was compiled by the Lincoln Sesquicentennial Commission with the
cooperation and support of the Abraham
Lincoln Association and published by the Government Printing
Office in 1960. The text presented includes all entries from that
publication, with corrections and additions by the Papers of Abraham
Lincoln, a project of the Illinois
Historic Preservation Agency and the Abraham
Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Find out about what
Lincoln was doing by searching by month, day, year or today's date in
Lincoln's life. Fascinating
stuff.
The Brattleboro
Historical Society, in Vermont was founded in 1982 as a non-profit organization by a group of local
historians and civic leaders interested in Brattleboro’s past. The Society’s mission is to collect and preserve
historical artifacts, documents, photographs, and data of persons, places, and events significant to
Brattleboro from its earliest days to the present, and to disseminate Brattleboro’s history through research,
exhibits, and interpretation of the collection for the education and enjoyment of the community. The
Society operates a web site HISTORICPHOTOGRAPHS.COM, offering an archive of 2500 professionally scanned historical glass
plate photos from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Rural and small town American life is portrayed in this
superb collection featuring images from New England. Prints of all historical photographs are available for
sale.
Of
general interest for New Englanders
Sometimes
things "virtual" are real and have historical worth far
beyond what is in the "here and now". The Internet Archive is
a digital library of Internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital
form, offered as a library of yore, free access to researchers, historians,
scholars and anyone else with an urge to explore.
Lawrence
Kestenbaum doesn't come from New England but in his site, PoliticalGraveyard.com,
New Englanders make a significant contribution, if unintentionally.
Attractively presented and with a search program that will knock your
socks off we, experiment with our last name. Among the notables
we discovered was Milburn F. Roberts who lived from 1916-1989.
Milburn was born in North Conway, N.H on July 12, 1916 and served in
the U.S. Army during World War II. A member of New Hampshire
state house of representatives from 1954-70, he died in North Conway
on January 12, 1989 and is interned at North Conway Cemetery.
At last
count Kestenbaum had listings for 81,279 politicians, judges,
diplomats that can be searched by alphabetical order, the state and
county where they were born or died, the offices they held and in many
other categories.
The
First New Hampshire Regiment had the distinction of being the
longest serving American military unit in the American
Revolution. It began the war at the Siege of Boston in 1775
and watched the British leave New York in 1783.
Since 1973 the Regiment's history has been preserved and authentically
recreated by New Englanders, from all walks of life, who are
dedicated to recreating the lives of the common soldiers and camp
followers of the First New Hampshire.
Participating in parades and events throughout the year-the site
includes an extensive activity calendar-members seek to make New
England's history come alive for others to enjoy and
honor.
For
25 years Facing
History and Ourselves has been helping students, teachers and
parents to "truly" understand the events of the past with an
eye to making sense of today's world. A national organization
headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts, Facing History has
emphasized an understanding of all aspects of the past; grand and
heroic triumphs, failures of deed or nerve, large tragedies and the
personal humiliations of players on history's stage.
The
organization tries to encourage a deeper, less simplistic awareness of
the past by examining the complexities of what people thought, the
things they did and stream of results that we inherit today.
They ask the broader questions of "why" things happened
including the " legacies of prejudice and discrimination,
resilience and courage."
Over
one million students have participated in its programs and it has
regional offices in Chicago, Memphis, New York City, Los Angeles, San
Francisco, Cleveland and in Zurich, Switzerland. The site
include a complete list of Facing History programs, by region and
opportunities for more participatory learning.
HistoryWired
is a new site from the Smithsonian Institution that will keep visitors
busy for hours. An experimental program that provides a virtual
tour of selected objects from the collections of the National Museum
of American History, most of which are not currently on exhibit.
The site's initial offering of 450 objects and artifacts, of the
Smithsonian's more than three million, is attractively divided into
interactive interest sections that can be "zoomed" for more
information. Well worth a visit, the program was designed by the
folks at SmartMoney.com.
Connecticut’s
Heritage Gateway is a new site sponsored by the Connecticut
Humanities Council that anyone with an interest in the state's-and
region's-history and culture will find valuable. Especially
useful for students and teachers; the site's attractive presentations
include up-to-date news on exhibits and events in the state, travel
information, historic photographs and an online encyclopedia.
Visitors can browse more than 400 years of state history-there
is a section on historic actions of the legislature-while those
seeking specific information on Connecticut's past can use the site's
search program. With links to over 200 cultural and historic
sites, the service is an wonderful resource for both serious study and
casual explorations of the past.
Sandy Klug has a keen interest in
the History of Hancock, New Hampshire. Her Hancock,
New Hampshire follows the progress of the community from the
first campsite in 1764 to the present day. She includes
links to other local sites of historical interest.
The 20th Massachusetts Volunteer
Infantry, known as the "Harvard Regiment", was one of the most honored regiments of the Army of the Potomac in the Civil
War. Among its members include Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. The
Regiment fought in many key battles of the war including Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg in 1863.
A fascinating site and history.
The
First New Market Colonial Militia from New Hampshire is an extremely
active and resourceful group that "recreates" the actions of
the unit during the Revolutionary War. They serve as Foot Guard
for New Hampshire's Governor and sponsor or participate in events throughout
the year. See the schedule at the site
Like
many New England towns, Rochester New Hampshire has a rich
history. Robert Griffin has developed a grand site for the Rochester
Historical Society that records the changes in the community
in words, pictures and even post cards, starting back before
1500. We do note that in 1728 a certain Timothy Roberts was
the first permanent settler. A relation?
New
Hampshire Obituaries
is a new project to collect and consolidate
data for the state. They are especially interested in hearing
from people with a New Hampshire Obituary from 1923 and before.
A fine place to contribute to historical research.
Scanned
Historical Maps
from the Map and Geographic Center of the University of Connecticut
is a fascinating site. The Center presents historic maps
for most places in the state, as well as older maps of United States,
that can be enlarged to show to streets and property lines.
The
Connecticut Freedom Trail,
from the Connecticut Historical Commission, is a remarkable site
that recounts three centuries of struggle, set backs and victories
for human rights in the state and nation. The Trail
includes stops on the Underground Railroad, the Amistad slave ship
and trial and other important people and places in the state.
The
Freedom Trail of Harvard, MA
is another stop on New England's Underground Railroad with local
history and touring maps.
American
Antiquarian Society
from Worcester, MA concentrates on American history and culture up
to 1876.
Martial
Musick in Uxbridge Massachusetts
from 1727 to
the Present. About fife and drums with great pictures and local history.
Boylston
Historical Society in
Massachusetts has endeavored to live up to its motto, "Preserve
the Past for the Future".
Massachusetts
Historical Society
is the state wide organization for the Bay State.
According to Maine's Milo
Historical Society local Folklore
relates that Theophilus Sargent, one of the community's earliest settlers, was
given the honor of choosing the town's name. His choice was in all probability
based upon the following Greek legend:
Milo (6th Century B.C.) was a famous Greek athlete in the latter part of the 6th century B.C. It
was claimed that he once carried a four-year-old cow through the stadium at
Olympia. Afterwards, he ate the whole animal. The story goes that, as an old
man, he tried to tear an oak tree in two, but the trunk closed on his hands
and pinned him to the tree. While held there, he was attacked and devoured by
wolves.
Also in Maine, Sebec
Historical Society is a new site with
good basic information of the history and people of the region.
Also in Massachusetts is
The
Brockton Historical Society and the Peabody
Historical Society
Falmouth Historical Society
was founded in 1900 and is the Cap's oldest. The society
operates a seasonal museum that
include the Julia Wood House, the Conant House and the Hallett Barn,
all of which are pictured at the site. They also hold events and
lectures year round, open to members and the public.
The New
Hampshire site of the Local History Network is perhaps one of the
key sites to begin an exploration of the state's history. Among
the new sections includes an events listing, due for updating in the Spring.
New
Hampshire Historical Society-the Tuck Library
was founded in 1823 and is the nation's fifth-oldest statewide
historical society. It's mission is to educate the public about
New Hampshire's past and its relationship to our lives today.
The Society collects, preserves, and interprets materials pertaining
to New Hampshire history. As a nonprofit, it relies upon public
support through membership dues and contributions.
Old Maps of New York, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode
Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Connecticut Cities, Towns & Villages & Gazetteer Excerpts-offering reproductions of where many of us live, before we arrived.
New
England Archivists
works with professionals, students, genealogists and many others to
understand and use New England's wealth of historical data.
Historic
New England Gravestones
contains a grand collection of grave marking from all New England.
The Last
Words section
is wonderful. Compiled by Nancy Kaczynski Hampshire and
Robin Garner. A site we discovered.
The
VERMONT OLD CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
is a nonprofit organization founded in 1958 to "encourage the
restoration and preservation of neglected and abandoned cemeteries in
the State of Vermont..." Membership is open to all. Dues are
$5.00 per year! The site is not fancy, but there is no better
place to find out about some of the Vermonters who came before.
Vermont
Historical Society
They collect artifacts, books, and documents that reflect the entire
history of the state, every geographical area, and every
chronological period.
The Center
for Maine History
in Portland, is comprised of the Maine Historical Society Research
Library, the Maine History Gallery, and the historic
Wadsworth-Longfellow House. A great place to explore also with
things to buy.
Also in
Maine is the Harpswell
Historical Society
and the Kennebec
Historical Society
Vermont
Boxing History & International Pugilist Review
is dedicated, as it says, to those that fought, promoted,
watched, talked about, been inspired by, or just plain enjoyed the
"fight game" in Vermont.
Durham
Historical Society
in Connecticut has a fascinating and well displayed collection
of largely utilitarian artifacts from American of the 18th,
19th and 20th centuries. The display is permanent part of the
Durham Fair Grounds and can be viewed year-round, although visitors
should request an appointment. Admission is free but donations
to the Society are gratefully accepted.
The
New England History Email list
is for the general discussion of history in and around New England.
War
Crimes Resources
from the New England School of Law. Links to the history
of the past two centuries. We dare not forget.
THE
CONNECTICUT GRAVESTONE NETWORK,
interesting links to historic graveyards, particular stones and
local history. Also see the Connecticut
Tombstone Project
The
Chinese Historical Society of New England
traces the long history of China and New England.
The
New England Garden History Society,
a program of the Massachusetts
Horticultural Society
is a fine place to learn about the deep gardening traditions in New England.
Colonial
Families of New England
A real treasure of history links and information.
The
New England Quarterly,
historical reviews of New England life and letters
New
England Association of Oral History
is presented by the University of Connecticut.
New
England Ski Museum
in Franconia Notch, NH is THE place for ski history in the region.
History
of Groundfishing in New England,
everything on the industry and it's impact on New England.
Publicly
Accessible Large Historic Vessels in New England,
a service of the National Maritime Initiative with links.
There are a surprising number of large ships in New England that
visitors can climb aboard and explore.
NEW
HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL MARKERS
Published by The New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources . The
site is listed by region with pictures and a great place to plan an exploration.
Old
Burial Hill in Marblehead,
with fine photographs of the gravesites that was established in 1638.
The heart of the history
of any New England town can be found in it's cemeteries. This web site is a
collection of photographs and historical information of colonial cemeteries and
gravestones of New England in southern Maine, southern New Hampshire and
northeast Massachusetts. A
Very Grave Matter by Jenn Marcelais of Portsmouth,
New Hampshire
|
Mary
Nasson - 1774, Old Burying Yard, York, Maine
Wife of Mr. Samuel Nasson who departed this life Augst.
28th 1774 Æt. 29
© 2004 Jenn Marcelais |
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