FARMING ON NORTH HAVEN :: YESTERDAY, TODAY, & TOMORROW
This permanent exhibit in the museum's barn explores North Haven's agricultural past from the ground up. It centers around the land, focusing first on the island's soil and follows the people who have lived here and cared for the land -- Wabanakis, settlers, farmers, fishermen, summer residents, newcomers, and old timers. Through the exhibit, we learn how this land was tended, fought for, tilled, grazed, bought up, divided, and continually supported life here for generations upon generations.
The exhibit seeks to connect the past with the present. It is about recognizing that the soil here, long considered fertile, is not renewable and must be continually cared for if it is to continue to sustain life as it has for thousands of years. The exhibit is about acknowledging this place as the homeland of the Wabanaki people and recognizing how this land has changed hands over time. It is about honoring the island farmers today who continue to tend this land and provide food for their community.
The exhibit seeks to connect the past with the present. It is about recognizing that the soil here, long considered fertile, is not renewable and must be continually cared for if it is to continue to sustain life as it has for thousands of years. The exhibit is about acknowledging this place as the homeland of the Wabanaki people and recognizing how this land has changed hands over time. It is about honoring the island farmers today who continue to tend this land and provide food for their community.
Exhibit created in 2019 with text by Lydia Brown and editing support from Barry Dana, Nancy Howard, Nan Lee, and Hope Sage.
SELECT ANY LINK BELOW TO VIEW A SECTION OF THE EXHIBIT
GUIDE TO THE TOOLS & EQUIPMENT IN THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S FARM BUILDING
The museum's barn is also home to tools, equipment, and artifacts related to North Haven's farming past. Each item in the barn has an identification tag with further information provided in alphabetized guide available to visitors.
View the guide by selecting the link HERE or the image below.
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Guide compiled by Lydia Brown in 2019 based on original documentation by Samuel Beverage in 1996 and updates by Helen Popp in 1999 and Dick Witherspoon in 2007.
Dedicated to Dick and Janet Witherspoon who have so generously volunteered countless hours at the North Island Museum. While this guidebook provides basic information about items within the farm building, Dick is the best source for practical knowledge and colorful stories! If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please let us know by email at [email protected] |