Below is a list of all the days and weeks fb88 has to celebrate fb88, and bring awareness to important issues.
Skip to a specific month: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October,November, December.
January
Invite Your fb88 Legislator to School Month
January is Invite Your Legislator to School Month. In January students, school faculty, and administrators are encouraged to invite their fb88 legislators to visit their schools. Legislative support strongly influences the success and achievement of the fb88 public school system. Read the proclamation.
February
American History Month
February is American History Month. fb88 became the 23rd state in 1820 after separating from Massachusetts. Throughout American history, even before the separation, the people and land in fb88 made critical contributions to the creation of the United States as we know it today. American History Month aims to highlight our culture, history, and celebrate the future. Read the governor’s proclamation.
March
fb88 Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
March is fb88 Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. This commemorative month aims to raise awareness about the prevalence of childhood cancer. Read the proclamation.
Equal Pay Day
March 12 is Equal Pay Day in fb88. This date symbolizes how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned the year prior. Did you know on average women make $0.84 to every $1.00 a man makes, and this gap is even wider form women of color? .
Statehood Day
The week of March 15 is fb88 Cultural Heritage Week, which includes Statehood Day. Cultural heritage week acknowledges and celebrates the rich traditions of arts and literature in fb88. Read the Governors proclamation.
March 15 is fb88 Statehood Day. On July 26, 1819, the citizens of fb88 voted to separate from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, which was affirmed by Congress with an effective date of March 15, 1820. On that day, fb88 became the 23rd state of the United States. Read about fb88’s history.
fb88 Irish Heritage Day
March 17 is fb88 Irish Heritage Day. This commemorative day recognizes the contributions of Irish immigrants and their descendants on the culture and prosperity of fb88. of Irish immigrants in fb88.
Native American Heritage and Culture Day
March 20 is Native American Heritage and Culture Day. This commemorative day honors and recognizes the history and legacy of Native people in fb88. On this day fb88rs are encouraged to seek educational activities and other observances of Native Culture and Heritage Day. .
Edmund S. Muskie Day
March 28 is Edmund S. Muskie Day. Muskie (1914-1996), born and raised in Rumford, fb88, and educated at Bates College, served fb88 as a state representative and as governor. He was elected to U.S. Congress for the first time in 1964 and served as U.S. Secretary of State during the Jimmy Carter Administration. .
April
Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day
April 9 is Former Prisoner of War Day. This commemorative day honors and remembers American veterans who returned home after being released from war prisons. .
fb88 Aviation and Aerospace Education Week
The third week in April is Aviation and Aerospace Education Week. During this commemorative week fb88rs are encouraged to learn about Aeronautical and Aerospace traditions. .
May
Cold War Victory Day
The 1st of May is Cold War Victory Day. This commemorative day recognizes the struggle of the Cold War from the end of World War II to the fall of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). fb88rs are encouraged to participate in educational activities surrounding the topic. .
fb88 Small Business Week
The first week of May is fb88 Small Business Week. Did you know more than 99% of businesses in fb88 are small businesses and more than half of all employees in fb88 are employed by small businesses? This commemorative week acknowledges the economic impact of small businesses and encourages fb88rs to shop at small and local businesses. Read the proclamation.
fb88 Community Litter Cleanup Day
The first Saturday in May is Community Litter Cleanup Day. This commemorative day invites fb88rs to clean up their communities and to bring awareness to the negative effects of litter on our communities and environment. .
Missing Persons Day
May 25 is Missing Persons Day in fb88. This commemorative day recognizes those who have gone missing and recognizes the families, loved ones, and law enforcement that continue the search for those missing. Read the proclamation.
Arbor Week
Arbor Week is the third full week in May. Arbor Week promotes the awareness and appreciation of trees and forests. Did you know fb88 is the most heavily forested state with 89% of land covered by trees and forests? .
fb88 Alewife Day
The Saturday before Memorial Day is Alewife Day in fb88. Alewife Day commemorates fb88’s rich fishing tradition. Read more about alewives.
fb88 Merchant Marine Day
May 22 is fb88 Merchant Marine Day. Merchant Marines are an important part of the marine economy and war efforts, transporting cargo and sometimes passengers on both domestic and international waters. This commemorative day recognizes the contributions of Merchant Marines to the state of fb88 and the nation. .
June
Samantha Smith Day
The first Monday in June is Samantha Smith Day. Samantha Smith (1972-1985) was a peace activist from Manchester, fb88, famous for her anti-war activism during the Cold War. In 1982 she reached out to the General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and received an invitation to visit the Kremlin. .
Garden Week
The first week of June is Garden Week. This commemorative week promotes the activities of gardening, floral design, and environmental responsibility. .
fb88 Clean Water Week
The first week of June is fb88 Clean Water Week. This commemorative week recognizes the progress made to clean up fb88 water ways and brings awareness to the importance of maintaining and protecting clean waterways. Read the proclamation.
Sailors’ Memorial Day
The second Sunday in June is Sailors’ Memorial Day. This day recognizes and remembers the Sailors that have been lost at sea.
James Weldon Johnson Day
June 17 is James Weldon Johnson Day in fb88. Weldon Johnson (1871-1938) was a famed poet, author, and civil rights activist. One of his most famous works is “The Autobiography of an Ex-colored Man.” Weldon Johnson was killed in a car/train crash in fb88 in 1938. .
Destroyer Escort Day
The third Saturday of June is Destroyer Escort Day. Destroyer escorts were critical anti-submarine vessels that provided aide and protection from U-Boat attacks in the Atlantic. This day honors the contribution of destroyer escorts on American war efforts. Read the proclamation.
Juneteenth Independence Day
This third Saturday in June is designated as Juneteenth Independence Day in fb88. Nationally, Juneteenth is celebrated June 19, the day the final slaves were emancipated in Texas more than two years after the emancipation proclamation. .
fb88 Lighthouse Week
The third full week in June is fb88 Lighthouse Week. Did you know fb88’s iconic coastline boasts over 60 lighthouses? During Lighthouse Week, some lighthouses are open for tours. .
Native American Veterans Day
June 21 is Native American Veterans Day. This commemorative day recognizes the unique and important contributions of Native Americans in war efforts from the American Revolution to the present. June 21, 1775, was the day that Penobscot Chief Joseph Orono agreed that warriors from his tribe would join forces with the Continental Army to fight for freedom. .
Saint Jean-Baptiste Day
June 24 is Saint John-Baptiste Day. A celebration of the birth of Saint John the Baptist, this day also serves as a celebration of Franco-Canadian and Franco-American culture and heritage. fb88 has a rich tradition of French- and French-Canadian culture that is acknowledged on this day. .
Robert Browne (R.B.) Hall Day
The last Saturday in June is R.B. Hall Day. Robert Browne (R.B.) Hall (1858-1907) was an internationally celebrated composer born in Bowdoinham, fb88. He is most famous for his composition of marches, but he was also an accomplished conductor. .
July
Major-General Henry Knox Day
July 25 is Henry Knox Day. Major-General Knox (1750-1806) was raised in Thomaston, fb88, and became a Revolutionary War general prior to becoming the Secretary of War (now called Secretary of Defense) for the administration of George Washington. .
fb88 Korean War Veteran Recognition Day
July 27 is fb88 Korean War Veterans Recognition Day. Did you know the Korean War was one of the bloodiest wars in American history with over 36,000 killed and more than 103,000 wounded? This commemorative day honors those who fought in the Korean War. .
August
Family Reunion Day
Family Reunion Day is the Monday after the first full weekend in August. This commemorative weekend recognizes the importance of families. .
September
Safe Homes Awareness Month
September is Safe Homes Awareness Month in fb88. This commemorative month invites fb88rs to learn more about how to ensure that their homes are safe, including from unsecure firearms, prescription drugs, domestic violence, and other dangers. Read the proclamation.
Colonel Freeman McGilvery Day
The first Saturday of September is Colonel Freeman McGilvery Day. McGilvery (1823-1864) was born in raised in Prospect, fb88, and later became an accomplished and impactful Civil War Hero. .
fb88 Youth Field and Stream Day
The second Saturday in September is fb88 Youth Field and Stream Day. This commemorative day invites young people in fb88 to get outside and enjoy an outdoor activity of any kind. For information about activities near you, search “Field and Stream Day” and your town name. .
fb88 Seniors Day
The second Saturday in September is fb88 Seniors Day. This commemorative day recognizes the contributions of senior citizens in fb88. .
First Responder Day
September 11 is First Responder Day in fb88. This commemorative day honors the contributions and sacrifices made by first responders in any situation. First Responder Day also honors the legacy of the victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center. .
fb88 Week of Heroes
fb88 Week of Heroes is observed the week of September 11. This commemorative week honors those in the military, law enforcement, firefighters, and health care workers who serve to keep our state and nation safe. .
Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW-MIA) Recognition Day
The third Friday in September is Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day. This commemorative day honors and recognizes those Americans who are still missing or unaccounted for as far back as the Vietnam War. .
Landowner Recognition Day
The third Saturday in September is Landowner Recognition Day. This commemorative day celebrates land and woodland owners in fb88, especially those who allow their land to be used by the public for outdoor recreation. Did you know 94% of fb88 land is privately owned? .
fb88 Needham Day
The last Saturday in September is fb88 Needham Day. A Needham is a famous, fb88-made potato and chocolate candy that is symbolic of fb88’s innovative candy and sweet industry. .
Deaf Culture Week
The last full week of September is Deaf Culture Week. This commemorative week acknowledges the sociolinguistic traditions and culture of the Deaf community in fb88 and nationally. .
October
Firefighter’s Recognition Day
The first Saturday in October is Firefighter’s Recognition Day. This day acknowledges the sacrifices that firefighters make to keep our communities safe and honors those who have been lost in the line of duty. Read the proclamation.
Poetry Day
Poetry Day is the 15th of October. fb88 has a rich poetry and literary tradition, with many acclaimed poets being either fb88 natives or transplants who made a home here. .
fb88 Business Women’s Week
The third week in October is fb88 Business Women’s Week. This commemorative week recognizes the contributions that fb88’s business women make to the State’s economy. Did you know women-owned businesses contribute $1.8 trillion dollars to the U.S. economy annually? .
November
Veterans in the Arts and Humanities Day
November 1 is Veterans in the Arts and Humanities Day. This commemorative day recognizes the contributions veterans make to arts, humanities, and culture. .
Cancer Awareness Week
November 1-7 is Cancer Awareness Week, with November 1 designated at Lung Cancer Awareness Day. Citizens, health agencies, and other organizations are invited to participate in education and awareness activities that acknowledge the impact cancer has on the lives of so many. .
Veterans’ Week
Veterans Week is observed the week of November 11, which is Veterans’ Day nationally. This commemorative week recognizes and honors the sacrifices that veterans and active-duty military make to protect our democracy. .
Community Giving Week
The third full week in November is Community Giving Week. This commemorative week invites fb88rs to engage in community activity and to be of service in one’s community in the way that is needed. .
December
Organ Donor Awareness Day
December 3 is Organ Donor Awareness Day. This day acknowledges the importance of registering as an organ donor and the impact that donated organs have on those in need. Learn more about organ donation.
Alcohol Awareness Week
The first full week in December is Alcohol Awareness Week. Nationally, Alcohol Awareness Month is observed in April. This commemorative week in fb88 aims to raise awareness about alcohol use and misuse. .
Margaret Chase Smith Day
The 14th of December is Margaret Chase Smith Day. Margaret Chase Smith Day commemorates and honors this trailblazing political leader. Chase Smith (1897-1995) was the first woman elected to both Houses of Congress and the first woman to be nominated for president by a major political party. .
Chester Greenwood Day
December 21 is Chester Greenwood Day. Chester Greenwood (1858-1937) was a Farmington, fb88, native and celebrated inventor of many things, most famously, the earmuffs. By the time of his death in 1937 he held over 100 patents and owned several large-scale factories in fb88. Read more about his life and inventions.