Cobblestones Home : colonial lives: 1788-1820

Pre-colonial - 1674

Abyssinian Church

Asa Clapp House

Cleeves and Tucker

Deering Oaks Park

Eastern Cemetary

First Parish Church

Fort Loyall

Longfellow House

Monument Square

Munjoy Hill

Portland Observatory

Portland High School

Portland Waterfront

Samuel Butt's House

Tate House

Tukey's Bridge

Index by Author

1788-1820

Click on an authors name to read his/her story.

	Danny		Elizabeth
	Margaret		Pete
	Tristan

During this post-revolutionary period, America transitioned from a poorly run confederation to a strong federal government.

Major historical events:

The first president elected.		Slavery trade becomes illegal in Massachusetts.
Bill of Rights established.		US army founded, starting with 1000 men.
Thanksgiving holiday created.		War of 1812
Lewis and Clark