2014 Visitor's Guide

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Historic Sites & Museums IN GREATER PORTLAND CHILDREN’S MUSEUM & THEATRE OF MAINE 142 Free St, Portland, ME 04101 207-828-1234 kitetails.org A hands-on museum where the whole family can play, learn and explore. Named one of the top 12 children’s museums in the U.S. by 45 Seashore Ave, Peaks Island, ME 04108 207-766-3330 fifthmainemuseum.org A museum of Maine Civil War and Peaks Island history housed in the 1888 Fifth Maine Regiment Memorial Hall. Please call for hours or check website. May-Oct. FIRST PARISH PORTLAND E8 425 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101 207-773-5747 firstparishportland.org The history of the First Parish Church is linked to the founding of Portland and of Maine. This Unitarian-Universalist church is the oldest house of worship in the city. INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART MAINE COLLEGE OF ART D7 522 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101 207-775-3052 meca.edu The ICA features leading edge exhibitions and public programs that showcase new perspectives and trends in contemporary art. Admission is free. See ad pg. 68 MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY D7 489 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101 207-774-1822 mainehistory.org Maine Historical Society offers changing exhibitions of Maine history in its museum, unique Maine gifts in its shop, and tours of the Longfellow House & Garden, home of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. MAINE IRISH HERITAGE CENTER E4 34 Gray St (corner of State and Gray) Portland, ME 04102 207-780-0118 maineirish.com Located in the majestic former St. Dominic’s Church, MIHC houses Maine’s largest collection of Irish-American genealogy research materials, Irish literature, and archives. Call ahead for museum and library open hours. MAINE NARROW GAUGE RAILROAD COMPANY & MUSEUM G11 58 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101 207-828-0814 mainenarrowgauge.org Museum and scenic waterfront train ride celebrating Maine’s unique railroad history. Open May-October and seasonally for events, including Polar Express. Fun for the whole family! See ad this pg. 11 12 D6 Forbes Magazine. FIFTH MAINE REGIMENT MUSEUM G9

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Smith Center for Cartographic Education Exhibitions of the cartographic collections feature rare and historic maps, atlases, and globes dating from 1475 to the present. Educational programs and group tours are avaliable byappointment. For information on the current exhibition and open hours call (207) 780-4850 Osher MapLibrary and Smith Center for Cartographic Education University of Southern Maine 314 Forest Avenue

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