What is National Maine Day?
National Maine Day, December 21st, honors the 23rd state to join the union and the most eastern one, too..
When European explorers first arrived, Wabanaki tribes were among the first to settle Maine, leaving Maine's territory in constant debate. Fast forward to 1820; the state was carved out of Massachusetts as part of the Missouri Compromise. The state was carved out of Massachusetts as part of the Missouri Compromise.
Maine is a moment to experience the sun and sounds at a more natural pace today, with her rocky shores and idyllic New England backdrop.. Lobster, once so popular it was served to prisoners and servants, is now a delicacy and just one of Maine's many ocean delights.
Artists thrive in Maine. Artists thrive. For centuries, the state has inspired writers, writers, artists, painters, and others, from fiction to landscapes. Maine is open year round, from Acadia to Kennebunk, from the highlands to the valleys.
