A Place in History
Our history goes back further than most would imagine : over 6,000 years .
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• Burnham Tavern Museum , Machias : Where local patriots and townspeople planned a defense that led to the first naval battle of the American Revolution .
BurnhamTavern . com
• The Castine Historical Society : Learn about the 400-year history of New England ’ s oldest and most well-preserved seaside village .
CastineHistoricalSociety . org
• Cherryfield 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
Step Back in History
• Explore Fort Knox at the foot 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 .
• Ruggles House , Columbia Falls : This example of Adamesque style Federal period architecture is known for its central flying staircase .
bit . ly / RugglesHouse
• The Wilson Museum , Castine : Explore diverse collections and resources focused on the history and cultures of the Penobscot Bay region .
WilsonMuseum . org
• Woodlawn Museum , Gardens , and Park , Ellsworth : Once home to the Black family , namesake of the Blackwoods Scenic Byway , it is now a public museum with formal gardens , park , and walking trails .
WoodlawnMuseum . com
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• Make it a Two Nation Vacation . Have tea with Eleanor at the Roosevelts ’ 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