Museum L-A

@MuseumLA

Documenting and Celebrating the Story of Work and Community in Lewiston and Auburn, Maine

Lewiston, Maine
Joined April 2009

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    14 Dec 2018

    Planning for the 2019 season is underway. Looking forward to the addition of regional contests!

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  2. 14 Dec 2018

    ❄️🎀🎁❄️ Don't forget to stop by Sparkle Saturday tomorrow in downtown Lewiston! We're setting up our Museum L-A Gift Shop at 182 Lisbon Street!

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  3. 13 Dec 2018

    Calling all history buffs! is looking for volunteer judges for its regional and statewide student competitions (one will be right here at Museum L-A on March 8th)! Judging is incredibly rewarding and fun! Register here:

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  4. 12 Dec 2018

    We were so excited to have access to such great student work this semester! Thanks to Anelise and her fantastic class!

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  5. 12 Dec 2018

    Thanks to Marissa, Zeke and Tess from for their fantastic work with the Museum in the Streets project! Yesterday they presented to our group of community partners: Androscoggin Land Trust, Androscoggin Historical Society, , and

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  6. 11 Dec 2018

    We can't wait for Saturday, December 15th from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm where we will set up our Museum L-A Gift Shop at 182 Lisbon Street! Visit us for your holiday shopping! ❄️🎀🎁❄️

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  7. 10 Dec 2018

    For this month's Object of the Month, the Collections Department of Museum L-A wants to wish you Happy Holidays with our archival Holiday Scrapbook! Come take a look through these photos of holiday parties celebrated in the mills of Lewiston, Maine.

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  8. 6 Dec 2018

    What Objects Tell Maine’s Stories? In 2020, the State of Maine celebrates its Bicentennial, and to mark this historic occasion, the is seeking objects for a special exhibition. Find out more at:

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  9. 6 Dec 2018

    We couldn't have been happier with the concluding event of our fall Becoming American Series! We gathered at L/A Arts for a screening of "Reason 4369," a film directed and produced by a fantastic group of Lewiston High School students.

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    3 Dec 2018

    Do these two look familiar? Few know that George and Barbara Bush spent time in Lewiston/Auburn as part of a local company’s market research program - trying to figure out what college kids wanted in their dorm rooms. This print ran as an ad in in the late 40’s.

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  11. 4 Dec 2018
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  12. Retweeted
    3 Dec 2018

    The folks at unearthed the promotional materials and were shocked to see the Bush’s. Of the many college students who participated, George and Barbara were the only two who were always together. More details coming up on our special coverage on .

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  14. 1 Dec 2018

    In memory of former President George H. W. Bush, we'd like to share this Bates Mill promotional footage that shows the young couple in their student years, 41 years before the presidency.

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    1 Dec 2018
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  16. 1 Dec 2018

    Looked up some museum stats and thought we'd brag a little! Did you know museums are considered the most trustworthy source of information in America, rated higher than local papers, nonprofits researchers, the U.S. government, or academic researchers?

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  17. 30 Nov 2018

    Exciting news! just installed an exhibit in the shoe making section of Museum L-A. Come on over to check it out!

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  18. 30 Nov 2018

    Exciting news! New Balance just installed an exhibit in the shoe making section of Museum L-A. Come on over to check it out!

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  19. 30 Nov 2018

    We were so thrilled to see Tracy K. Smith in Lewiston!

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  20. Retweeted
    28 Nov 2018

    Name That Mystery Object! What do you think this is, what was it used for, and from what era?

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