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 first settlers, and Maine would later be colonized by French and English settlers, leaving Maine's status in constant debate. Fast forward to 1820; 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. The state has inspired writers, writers, artists, painters, and others for centuries, from fiction to landscapes. Maine is open all year round, from Acadia to Kennebunk, from the highlands to the valleys.
