Burnham Tavern
A National Historic Site and one of 21 homes in the United States designated as most significant to the American Revolution . Once a tavern , now a museum of the site of the First Naval Battle of the American Revolution . The Burnham Tavern is open during the summer , starting with Margaretta Days in June . The museum tour is guided with an historic interpreter .
Fort O ’ Brien State Historic Site
Also known as “ Fort Machias ’, preserves the remains of a fort that was originally built in 1775 to protect Machias Bay , and destroyed and rebuilt three times over a 90-year period . Fort O ' Brien is an open , grassed area with scenic views of Machias Bay . The Park is located behind the elementary school .
Margaretta Days
Annual celebration of the Battle of the Margaretta , the first Naval Battle of the American Revolution and beginning of the US Merchant Marines . Celebrates the Battle of the Rim , when the British returned for revenge for the Margaretta and were run off by the Patriots and their allies , the Passamaquoddy . A Friday and Saturday event held every June at the University of Maine at Machias campus . The event features period re-enactors : soldiers , musicians , trappers , timber framers , weavers etc . and with Passamaquoddy peoples . The event includes food , music , dance , children ' s activities , storytelling , contemporary artists and crafters , and opportunities to try one ' s hand at traditional crafts .
Machias Committee of Safety
A group of historical reenactors dedicated to bringing the stories of the Battle of the Margaretta and Battle of the Rim to life . Some of the reenactors are direct descendants of people who actually participated in these battles . The MCOS participates in local festivals , parades and school presentations by way of historical reenactments . They hope to build a permanent living history site , which they call Liberty Village . The village will be approximately 2 acres in size . They intend to build a blockhouse fort , a colonial homestead with a small cabin , root cellar , garden and a smokehouse ; wigwams to represent the Native American culture , influence and participation in historical events of the past ; open shelters for demonstrations ; and picnic areas .
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