For the first century of our nation ’s existence, the Customs was the Federal system that supplied the largest source of income to the United States government . In addition to collecting revenue, Customs Districts also managed important functions.
The Kennebec Historical Society plans this month to hold a presentation on the book “Two Centuries of Maine Shipbuilding: A Visual History,” by Nathan R. Lipfert. The talk will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Augusta City Center, 16 Cony St. in Augusta. Lipfert will discuss the history of Maine shipyards […]
ROCKPORT Join Nathan Lipfert on Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 6:30 p.m., at the Rockport Public Library, as he discusses the history of Maine shipyards and shipbuilders and the vessels they built, concentrating on the 200 years since statehood. His.