MPBN's "HOME: The Story of Maine"

HOME involves an historic collaboration between the Maine State Museum and the Maine Public Broadcasting Network. As community partners, the Museum and the Maine Public Broadcasting Network bring our resources to our combined audiences, and reach new learners throughout Maine and beyond. The Institute of Museum and Library Services is funding this partnership to bring the Museum's collections and historical expertise to new, diverse and widespread audiences to illustrate and document important events in the history of Maine.

Take a look back at the last 100 years and focus on key turning points in agriculture, tourism, electricity and transportation in Maine.

Take a century-by-century look at Maine with our history timeline.
Learn about Maine's contribution to the arts with our arts and culture timeline.
Find out about Native American life and culture in Maine from prehistory to the present.
Lesson plans and ideas for the classroom compliment each program. Check out tips for using video in the classroom.

Click on a century to explore Maine history.

	HOME: The Story of Maine on the Maine Public Broadcasting Network was made in partnership with the Maine State Museum. Major funding was provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, a federal agency committed to fostering innovation, leadership and a lifetime of learning. Additional funding provided by Elsie Viles.
Major funding for previous seasons of HOME: The Story of Maine was made possible by a grant from Rural Development, a part of the USDA. Special support is provided by The Maine State Museum and Northeast Historic Films.

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