Re|Sounding

This collection is inspired by our newest exhibit, Re|Sounding. The title stems from the maritime process of “sounding,” or measuring depth beneath a vessel as a form of navigation. With this exhibit, Maine Maritime Museum is dedicated to re-measuring our institutional understanding of Maine’s maritime history by centering Indigenous and Black perspectives. Directed by a group of humanities scholars and community leaders in collaboration with museum curators, this exhibit examines Wabanaki and Black maritime history and culture. With a humble acknowledgment of work that lies ahead, Re|Sounding also marks a moment of institutional reflection and a commitment to responsibly and inclusively collecting, exhibiting, and sharing Maine’s maritime stories.