Story of Mechanics’ Hall

Implementation

The strategic plan was extended through a series of meetings undertaken by the enlarged board in early 2016 to determine goals for the organization and assign champions for each one. The strategic plan is currently being implemented with respect to growing our organizational programming under the new organizational name “Mechanics’ Hall” (changed in 2019), continuing restorations on the hall, as well as historical research, archival projects, and updating our library mission and collection. To become involved or offer financial support with any of these efforts, please contact us at info@mainemechanics.org.

PDF of goals

MCMA Historic Timeline
MCMA Historic Timeline
 

						
1841

						

						
July 28
Silk banners
1841 Silk banners are created for a triennial festival, where “literary exercises have been enlived by music, toasts, and the pleasures of the table” and used for numerous July 4th celebrations.

						
1829

						

						
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Temperance policy
Temperance policy
1829 MCMA adopts a temperance policy under influence of member Neal Dow

						
1826

						

						
July 28
1st MCMA Exhibition
1826 1st MCMA Exhibition of objects by skilled tradesmen

						
1820

						

						
July 28
Maine becomes a state
1820 Maine becomes a state, lectures are held and MCMA library established for apprentices

						
1815

						

						
July 28
MCMA founded
1815 MCMA founded to aid recovery from harsh economic times

Want to learn more about the silk banners?  The trades banners are now part of the Maine Historical Society collection. An online exhibit can be viewed on their website.

Online Exhibit
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