Bastille Day
This family event takes place on the French national holiday and encourages visitors from near and far to experience our Franco-American and Native American cultures through music , food , film , lectures , and children ' s activities , along with kayaking , historic walking and lighthouse tours .
Fort George
A palisaded earthwork fort built in 1779 by Great Britain during the American Revolutionary War as part of an initiative to establish a new colony . Fort George was the focus of a years-long dispute among the English , French , Indians , and colonialists . The remains of the fort are on the National Register of Historic Places and part of the Castine Historical Society walking tour . The Friends of Castine Fortifications has hosted history reenactment events . Fort George is open to the public as part of a state-owned and town-maintained park .
Fort Knox Historic Site
Features one of the best-preserved examples of coastal defense fortifications constructed in the mid-1800s . America ' s first fort named after Major General Henry Knox . The fort overlooks the city of Bucksport and the mouth of the Penobscot River . The grounds include picnic areas , benches , and short scenic trails . Shakespeare plays , military reenactments , and a haunted tour are examples of events . The Fort is maintained regularly , and preservation work is ongoing . Free interpretive guided tours provided by volunteers are available ; reservations for special events ( weddings , family gatherings , reunions , business retreats ) and group tours may be arranged . Bus tours are welcome . A visitor center includes restrooms , information , guides , and a gift store .
Industry , Villages , & People
Dennysville Historic District
22 Colonial Revival and Federal style buildings on 300 acres .
Eastport Historic District 29 Italianate and Romanesque buildings .
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