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04/30/2026

Sorrento in 1903, colorized. The Hotel Sorrento is the large building behind the wharf; Frank Jones' house is in the right foreground of that. The Church of the Redeemer can be seen to the left. What homes do you recognize?

04/30/2026

T-3 Days to 👟

Make sure you are free this weekend because Jane’s Walk ME is happening this Saturday, May 2. From Maine's biggest cities to its littlest towns, there are hidden histories and important stories waiting for you.

Free. Volunteer-led. Open to everyone. Whether you're into local history, urban design, cultural gems, or just getting outside with your neighbors—there's a walk for you.

📻Missed Tara’s radio interview about ? Find the full episode at or at the link in our bio. 🔗Check the full roster at janeswalkme.org and find your walk. See you out there.🚶‍♀️📍
📸 Credit: Joshua Langlais

04/22/2026

🎙Maine Preservation's Executive Director Tara Kelly stopped by Maine Public's State of the Art with Heather McDougall this week to talk about one of our favorite days of the year...

is back on Saturday, May 2nd, all day long, all over the state. Jane's Walk brings people together for free, community-led walks that explore the neighborhoods, streets, and the stories all around us. This year we have nearly 70 walks in 34 communities across Maine.

Tune in for a preview of this year's roster which goes live on the web tomorrow at janeswalkme.org. Get ready to find one near you.

📻Missed Tara’s radio interview? Find the full episode at Maine Public, or at the link in our bio🔗



Friends of Congress Square Park Greater Portland Landmarks Portland Downtown Maine Semiquincentennial Commission Main Street Maine and Maine Downtown Center

04/22/2026

📣NOW LIVE: JANE'S WALK ME 2026 ROSTER & MAP!
Nearly 70 walks! In 34 Maine cities and towns! Planning starts now—it's on Saturday, May 2! Find them all at janeswalkme.org 🔗

Plan your day by topic, location, or time. Join Maine Preservation and our partners across the state for the fifth annual festival of free volunteer-led walking conversations emphasizing the power of individuals to influence the places they live.

✨ New walk locations added to the roster for 2026:
📍 WINTER HARBOR: Sharing Memories of Brookside Cemetery Residents in Winter Harbor
📍 SANFORD: Holy Moses: A Colonial Pastor's Homestead and Grounds in 1786
📍 YORK: Old York and the River
📍STARKS: Abijah Hill and its Rich History
📍 MONSON: Monson Sculpture Project Tour
📍 KITTERY: A Traverse Through the Square: Exploring the History of the Heart of Maine's Oldest Town
📍 UNITY: Agricultural Land Use Changes Overtime at the Richardson Memorial
📍DAMARISCOTTA: Chats on Church Street: Community Connection in Damariscotta
📍 OLD TOWN: Exploration, Education, and Ecology: Engaging with Old Town’s Environment

💜Whether you're a Jane's Walk regular or have been meaning to check it out, this is your year! Bring a friend, show up somewhere new, and see your state in a whole new way.

🔗 Find walks and plan your day at the link in our bio and at janeswalkme.org.

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Friends of Congress Square Park Greater Portland Landmarks Portland Downtown Maine Semiquincentennial Commission Main Street Maine and Maine Downtown Center


Jane’s Walk ME

04/15/2026

The History of the Singing Bridge - Hancock-Sullivan Bridge

03/31/2026

Join Ruth Monsell for a look at the inspiring story of Frances Perkins, the first woman to hold a Cabinet-level position in the United States. As Secretary of Labor under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Perkins played a key role in shaping American labor policy during the New Deal era, fighting for workers’ rights, social justice, and economic security. Monsell's biography traces Perkins’ remarkable journey, from her early life in Maine to her historic tenure in Washington, D.C., and highlights her enduring legacy as a trailblazing woman in American politics.

📅 Thursdsay, April 2 at 1p.m. on Zoom. Register for this free, virtual talk: https://www.mainehistory.org/events/frances-perkins-champion-of-american-workers/

You can find Monsell's book 'Frances Perkins: Champion of American Workers' in our online store: https://shop.mainehistory.org/products/frances-perkins-champion-of-american-workers

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