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Matthews Museum of Maine Heritage, Union, ME
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Matthews Museum of Maine Heritage

A Union, Maine museum holding more than 10,000 artifacts on 18th-century rural life and a notable Moxie memorabilia collection.

Union Fairgrounds, Common Road, Union, ME · Union, ME

About Matthews Museum of Maine Heritage

The museum sits on the Union Fairgrounds and presents Maine history and rural heritage through its artifact holdings, which include carriages, farm tools, musical instruments, books, photo prints, and a research library. A separate annex at the west end houses a large Moxie memorabilia display. The museum runs exhibits and educational programs and is supported by memberships and donations.

  • #Maine history
  • #rural heritage
  • #Moxie memorabilia
  • #research library
  • #fairgrounds

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