Public History

Sharing UMaine History

What is Public History?

Public History aims to share historical information and interpretation about the past with a broad audience. This website is part of a UMaine campus walking tour and exhibit in the lobby of Fogler Library that shares research done by undergraduates in HTY 199 in spring 2025. Our work focuses on UMaine's past and its ongoing legacy today.

Please note that the historic markers are no longer on display as of Fall 2026.

Historic Markers

Temporary historic markers will be installed on campus for the last week of April and the first week of May 2025. Also visit the UMaine History Trail exhibit in the display case in the mall-side lobby of Fogler Library. It will be on display through the summer. Click on the links below for additional images and text.