| Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site (Ft. William Henry) |
Description
One of northern New England's earliest communities, rich
in archeological history, Colonial Pemaquid State Historic
Site is a place not to be missed during a visit to Midcoast
Maine. Bureau of Parks and Lands staff host interpretive
tours, and teach visitors about the native people who
camped on this once-remote peninsula that evolved into
a rough, frontier settlement dating back to the mid-1620s.
Children enjoy a trip to the museum that houses artifacts
unearthed from the grounds. Exotic china patterns, a
rare, German Bellarmine jug and various tools of the day
are on display to paint a picture of what life in the village
was like.
After touring the grounds, explore Fort William Henry and
don't miss the view from the roof. As you spy through the
telescope, imagine what it was like in the 17th century,
One of northern New England's earliest communities, rich
in archeological history, Colonial Pemaquid State Historic
Site is a place not to be missed during a visit to Midcoast
Maine. Bureau of Parks and Lands staff host interpretive
tours, and teach visitors about the native people who
camped on this once-remote peninsula that evolved into
a rough, frontier settlement dating back to the mid-1620s.
Children enjoy a trip to the museum that houses artifacts
unearthed from the grounds. Exotic china patterns, a
rare, German Bellarmine jug and various tools of the day
are on display to paint a picture of what life in the village
was like.
After touring the grounds, explore Fort William Henry and
don't miss the view from the roof. As you spy through the
telescope, imagine what it was like in the 17th century,
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guarding the waters to the Pemaquid River and beyond. Visitors can drop a line off the local dock as they fish or dine
at the local restaurant. Repairs of the dock and Fort William Henry's roof were made possible by the funds from
Conservation loon license plates.
The Fort House was built in the last quarter of the 18th Century by Alexander Nickels Jr., the son of Fort Frederick's
last commander. Today the first floor of this building is open to the public. Inside you will find the period room or
parlor which is decorated similar to how it may have been in the early 1800's, a library, exhibit room and
archaeological laboratory. The Fort House was renovated through the efforts of the Friends of Colonial Pemaquid.
at the local restaurant. Repairs of the dock and Fort William Henry's roof were made possible by the funds from
Conservation loon license plates.
The Fort House was built in the last quarter of the 18th Century by Alexander Nickels Jr., the son of Fort Frederick's
last commander. Today the first floor of this building is open to the public. Inside you will find the period room or
parlor which is decorated similar to how it may have been in the early 1800's, a library, exhibit room and
archaeological laboratory. The Fort House was renovated through the efforts of the Friends of Colonial Pemaquid.
