Hometown Maine: Owls Head Light Station celebrates 200th birthday

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In the 1890s, Freelan Oscar Stanley and Francis Edgar Stanley, twin brothers from Kingfield, Maine, were running a successful photography supply business in Newton, Massachusetts when they became increasingly interested in personal transportation. The unverifiable story is that F.E.’s wife couldn’t ride a bicycle and the couple wanted something they could ride on together. It took about two years of experimenting and building, but by 1898, the brothers had a working steam car. Instead of manufac

Today, the museum honors the brave individuals who have served our country. Their courage, dedication, and sacrifice protect the freedoms we cherish. In this video, Toby Stinson gives a brief history of veteran and former Maine Governor Sumner Sewall and the flags in our collection from his days in the military. In OHTM's collection, these and many other historic aircraft and vehicles help tell the stories of those who served. ⁠ A special thank you to all Veterans and military families involved

6.2K views · 433 reactions | A walk along the pier at Richard Carver Harbor Park in Owls Head. The pier is a recent addition - maybe last year? Help me out, local friends! #Maine #sunrise | Eric Storm Photo | Facebook