A Place in History
Our history goes back further than most
would imagine: over 6,000 years.
Stonington, Stone Cutter Statue
Soldier barracks at Fort Knox
The Roosevelts at Campobello
Step Back in History
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urnham Tavern Museum,
Machias: Where local patriots and
townspeople planned a defense
that led to the first naval battle of
the American Revolution.
BurnhamTavern.com
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he Castine Historical Society:
Learn about the 400 year history
of New England’s oldest and most
well preserved seaside villages.
CastineHistoricalSociety.org
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herryfield Historic District
Riverwalk: Walk along the
Narraguagus River through the
village of Cherryfield, known for
its 19th century architecture,
unique in rural parts of Maine.
bit.ly/CherryfieldWalk
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of the Penobscot Narrows
Bridge & Observatory. One of
the best-preserved forts on the
New England seacoast it regularly
hosts guided tours, civil war
reenactments, and pirate days.
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This example of Adamesque
style Federal period architecture
is known for its central flying
staircase. bit.ly/RugglesHouse
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he Wilson Museum, Castine:
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Explore diverse collections and
resources focused on the history
and cultures of the Penobscot
Bay region. WilsonMuseum.org
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oodlawn Museum, Gardens,
and Park, Ellsworth Once home to
the Black family, namesake of the
Black Woods Scenic Byway, it is
now a public museum with formal
gardens, park, and walking trails.
WoodlawnMuseum.com
Passport Required
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ake it a Two Nation Vacation.
Have tea with Eleanor at the
Roosevelt’s beloved summer
home on Campobello Island.
Reached via Lubec, Franklin and
Eleanor’s summer home is now
a living museum with daily tours,
outdoor activities, art displays,
and events. FDR.net