Dress & Drinks: Maine Historical Society | Conversations on Dress | Costume Society of America

This edition of Dress & Drinks features Jamie Kingman Rice, Deputy Director for Collections & Programs of the Maine Historical Society (MHS), a growing museum, incomparable library, and statewide educational resource located in the heart of Portland’s downtown cultural district. Founded in 1822, MHS is the third oldest state historical society in the United States. Jamie began her career at MHS in 2004, first as a research librarian and archivist. She has always been interested in how museum collections intersect with research materials, as well as ways to explore history by weaving together archives, objects, research, and genealogy. The clothing collection at MHS was a hidden gem. When Jamie’s duties evolved to include overarching collections care, she saw real opportunity in bringing it to light, and engaging new audiences. In 2017, Jamie spearheaded a project to improve preservation and access to the clothing collection, and as a result learned so much about why historic clothing matters. Did you enjoy this video? Please consider supporting our mission and our free webinar series by clicking here to make a contribution: https://csoa.memberclicks.net/contributions Our cocktail for the evening: Maine Mojito This is a signature cocktail of French’s Point, a popular Maine destination. 2 oz Bacardi Limón 8 mint leaves 1 T granulated sugar 1/6 wedge of lime 2 oz club soda 1 oz simple syrup 8 Maine blueberries Muddle mint leaves in the bottom of a glass with a squirt of s