2 June 1855 Posted on June 1, 2014 by Staff The Portland Rum Riots take place in Portland, Maine. Famous Words of Inspiration..."It contributes greatly towards a man's moral and intellectual health, to be brought into habits of companionship with individuals unlike himself, who care little for his pursuits, and whose sphere and abilities he must go out of himself to appreciate." Nathaniel Hawthorne — Click here for more from Nathaniel Hawthorne Related posts: 2 June 1855 8 February 1855 8 February 1855 18 August 1868 4 June 1974 2 June 1962 9 June 1979
