Margaret Chase Smith Library

It's #TBT! On This Day in 1940, the Colby College baseball team visited Congressman Clyde Smith and his wife Margaret at their home in Washington, DC.

#OTD in 1965, Senator Smith met with members of the Women's Republican Club from Wheaton, Maryland.

Wanna see portraits of women in the Statehouse? Artist Jerri Whitman paints all female officials who have served the state of Maine. See them March 30 in the Hall of Flags! ow.ly/tRRH50Yt33k

It's #NationalPuppyDay! Last Friday we highlighted Minnix. Margaret's other beloved dog was Betty. She is pictured here holding her while posing with Clyde Smith and friends.

Today is International Day of Happiness. Margaret's dog Minnix brought her lots of joy. What brings you happiness?

It's #TBT! #OTD then Congresswoman and Maine's First Lady, Olympia Snowe, visited the Senator in her home in Skowhegan.

The Library and Museum will be closed to the public March 19-20.

We’re excited to recognize that today is #GlobalRecycling Day! In 1991, the MCSL held its annual Maine Town Meeting with a focus on Waste Reduction & Recycling.

An interesting way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! 🍀

#OTD in 1994 the Mid Maine Chapter of the American Red Cross presented the Senator with a plaque for her years of involvement with the organization.

#OTD in 1963 Senators Smith and Edmund Muskie attended the American Legion reception and took this photo with the Captain of the Maine Department of the Legion, Bertrand Lagueux.

It's #TBT! #OTD in 2001, a portrait of Senator Smith was delivered to then, Governor Angus King's office in Augusta, Maine.

Field trip season has begun! Our calendar is getting full, but we still have a few time slots left. Teachers can fill out the form below to begin booking for this spring! forms.gle/xy3wTxKGV5MLSW…

#OTD in 1994, Senator Smith hosted Skowhegan Girl Scout Troop 696 in her home.

#OTD in 1964 this cartoon was published in the Los Angeles Times in anticipation of the first Republican presidential primary happening in New Hampshire. Which candidates do you recognize?

#OTD in 1964 presidential candidate, Margaret Chase Smith took this picture while on the campaign trail in Illinois.

It's #TBT! #OTD in 1991 the Senator hosted a group of National Guard Officers from the office of Ernest C. Park.

#OTD in 2000, a future employee and friend of the Library, Ben Doty (right), visited our facility with the Cornville Webelos. Ben currently lives overseas and will be getting married this fall!

In honor of #WorldWildlife Day we note that the Senator had a vast collection of elephant figurines, that are currently on display in our museum. Does anyone want to guess why she has so many elephants?

Andy Whitman from the Maine Forest Service will talk about options for forest carbon offsets at the library on March 5th at 6:00PM. Open to the public. Learn more at the link below! ow.ly/MRR450YmXgx