Portland's History Revealed

Introduction to Portland's History. Historically, Portland’s harbor was a bustling international port, linking the city to the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, and the Atlantic Coast. Maine entered the union as a free state, but merchant vessels and consumer demand connected us to a global economy built on enslaved African labor. ## Understanding the Global Connection. The same winds that carried this cruel commerce also connected Portland to the world. Understanding this history is essential to grasping the full context of Portland's development.

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