{"id":1886,"date":"2016-01-14T15:09:16","date_gmt":"2016-01-14T15:09:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/undiscoveredmaine\/?page_id=1886"},"modified":"2025-09-16T11:22:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T15:22:41","slug":"history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/destinations\/activities\/history\/","title":{"rendered":"Historic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Go back in time to see the many historic sites in Maine.<\/p>\n<h4>Aroostook County<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/acadianvillage.mainerec.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Acadian Village<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>879 Main St, Van Buren, ME 04785 | (207) 868-5042<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Home to the Living Heritage Society of Van Buren, Village Acadien is on the National Register of Historic Places and has been recognized as a Historical National Landmark.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasobscura.com\/places\/americas-first-mile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">America\u2019s First Mile<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<em>341 West Main St, Fort Kent, ME 04743<\/em>\u00a0<em>| (613) 333-2233<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This is the most northern and eastern US Highway system in the United States. Route 1 begins in Fort Kent and travels 2,369 miles south to Key West, Florida. There is a nice monument here overlooking the St. John River.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HoultonMuseum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aroostook County Historical And Art Museum<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><em>White Memorial Building, 109 Main St, Houlton, ME | (207) 532-6984<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Houlton!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Ashland-Logging-Museum-188621371237558\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ashland Logging Museum<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<em>86 Garfield Rd, Ashland, ME 04732 | (207) 435-6679<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Fascinating museum showcasing Maine\u2019s historical logging industry, with special focus on the difficult conditions faced by lumbermen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/maac\/planyourvisit\/frenchville-caboose-and-water-tower.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">B &amp; A Caboose and Green Water Tank<\/a><\/strong> <em>306 US-1, Frenchville, ME 04745<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>These historic landmarks tell the story of the past industrial roots that spread deep throughout this region of Aroostook County.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dacf\/parks\/discover_history_explore_nature\/history\/bible_point\/history.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bible Point<\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em>Island Falls, ME 04747<\/em><\/span><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Island Falls was one of Theodore Roosevelt&#8217;s favorite places to visit! At Bible Point there is a plaque in honor of Theodore Roosevelt in the place where he would often go to read his Bible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralaroostookhistory.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Central Aroostook Historical Society<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>58 US-1, Blaine, ME 04734 | (207) 429-9625<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Historical society with collections from the surrounding town of Central Aroostook County. Not currently open to the public, but planning to open in the future at this location.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dacf\/parks\/discover_history_explore_nature\/history\/allagash\/chdepot.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Churchill Depot History Center<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<em>46\u00b029\u201932.7\u2033N 69\u00b017\u201914.6\u2033W<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Once the headquarters of the Madawaska Company\u2019s lumber operations, this site is now maintained by the state as a museum of the old lumber industry!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com\/ghost-locomotives-maine-wilderness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Eagle Lake Locomotives<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>46\u00b019\u201920.1\u2033N 69\u00b022\u201930.7\u2033W<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Another relic of the old lumber industry, these \u201cghost trains\u201d are an exciting find for adventurers passing through the Woods!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/maac\/planyourvisit\/blockhouse.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fort Kent Blockhouse<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><em>Blockhouse Rd, Fort Kent, ME 04743 | (207) 941-4014<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Serves as a museum and is maintained by local Eagle Scouts. It is the only fortification relating to the \u201cBloodless\u201d Aroostook War of 1839-1839 and the border dispute between Great Britain and the United States.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frenchville.org\/about-frenchville\/society.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Frenchville Historical Society and Wylie House<\/strong><\/span><\/a> <em>309 US-1, Frenchville, ME 04745<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Alongside the Caboose and Green Water Tank stands the Station House for the Bangor &amp; Aroostook Railroad. Visit the Frenchville Historical Society of the store of this historical landmark and many more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/maac\/planyourvisit\/brannschool.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Governor Brann Schoolhouse<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>US-1, Cyr Plantation, Maine\u00a004785<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This historic schoolhouse is on the National Register of Historic Places. Be sure to stop here on the way to the amazing Acadian Village in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/aroostook-county-maine\/st-john-valley\/van-buren\/\"><strong>Van Buren<\/strong><\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grandislehistoricalsociety.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Greater Grand Isle Historical Society<\/strong><\/a> <em>P.O. Box 124, Grand Isle, ME 04746| (207) 895-3778<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This society runs a museum, rest area, and chapel to commemorate the history of this Acadian-populated area founded in 1869.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thecounty.me\/2019\/05\/10\/news\/former-town-office-jail-placed-on-national-register-of-historic-places\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Island Falls Opera House<\/strong> <\/a><em>Old Patten Rd, Island Falls, ME 04747<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This historic building, built in 1894, serves many purposes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sah-archipedia.org\/buildings\/ME-01-003-0051\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Larsson\/Ostlund Log Home and Farm<\/strong><\/a> <em>290 Station Rd, New Sweden, ME 04762 | (207) 896-5728<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>One of the most historical agricultural sites in New Sweden. \u00a0This historic district was once home to a prominent potato farming family, the Larssons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/downeast.com\/history\/maines-only-chainsaw-museum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Louie\u2019s Antique Chain Saws<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>62 Allagash Rd, Allagash, ME\u00a0<\/em><em>04774 | (207) 398-4115<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Museum curated by a local woodsman with a large collection of chainsaws from the past century. \u201cThe museum doesn\u2019t have set hours, but Pelletier is almost always around to greet visitors during the day.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/maac\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maine Acadian Culture Museum<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<em>PO Box 88, Madawaska, ME 04756<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cMaine\u2019s Franco-American heritage dates back to early French explorers, Acadian settlers and French missionaries.\u201d Go back in time to see life in an Acadian village!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadsideamerica.com\/tip\/39478\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Maine Emblem Moose Statue<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>Dufour Dr, Van Buren, ME 04785<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>You won\u2019t want to miss this life-sized bronze statue of Maine\u2019s most famous mammal. A great stop for a Maine-themed photo opportunity!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/www.MartinAcadianHomesteadinMaine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Martin Acadian Homestead and Learning Center<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<em>137 St. Catherine St, Madawaska, ME 04756<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This nonprofit corporation is dedicated to preserving and sharing historical information and activities of the region. The Martin Acadian Homestead was built in 1860, added to the National Registry of Historic Places in 2009, and was incorporated as the Martin Acadian Homestead and Learning Center in 2019.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.museeculturel.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Mus\u00e9e Culturel du Mont-Carmel<\/strong><\/a> <em>993 Main St, Grand Isle, ME 04746 | (207) 895-3339<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This historical cultural museum boasts an impressive collection of religious artifacts and vestments, sculptures, folk art, Acadian and Qu\u00e9becois pine furniture and artifacts from as early as the 18th century.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/nylander.mainememory.net\/page\/2297\/display.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nylander Museum<\/a><\/strong> <em>657 Main St, Caribou, ME 04736 |<span class=\"w8qArf\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"LrzXr zdqRlf kno-fv\"><span role=\"link\" aria-label=\"Call Phone Number (207) 493-5923\">(207) 493-5923<\/span><\/span><\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>If you&#8217;re interested in learning more about Aroostook County&#8217;s fauna, be sure to visit this museum. Because of their long history (founded in 1939), they have been able to expand their collection greatly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Oafieldrailroadmuseum\/?ref=page_internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Oakfield Railway Museum<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>40 Station St, Oakfield, ME 04763<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Located in the old Oakfield Station building, which is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places, this museum preserves the history of the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad which once passed through Oakfield!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lumbermensmuseum.org\/?fbclid=IwAR091mmMrj5pBO3IvHGCVEKEX3X2Jz_Ie7cOo1s6F9tXBKN9JRC4P5_b3NQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Patten Lumbermen\u2019s Museum<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>61 Shin Pond Rd, Patten, ME 04765 | (207) 528-2650<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Just across the town line in Patten, this fabulous museum houses a large collection of artifacts from the old logging industry. A great museum preserving an important piece of Maine history!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/amitymatters.com\/reed-school\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reed School<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><em>801 Calais Rd, Amity, ME 04471<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This old, historic schoolhouse is on the National Register of Historic Places!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Roosevelt School<\/strong><em> 588 Hamlin Rd, Hamlin, ME 04785 | (207) 868-5555<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This schoolhouse was in use as recently as 1951 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/countymuseum.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>1678 US-1, Littleton, ME 04730 | (207) 538-9300<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>A true gem for anyone interested in farms and farming! Open seasonally Thursday-Saturday afternoons, or by appointment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Smyrna-merrill-Historical-Society-page-105849700128664\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Smyrna \u2013 Merrill Historical Society<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>3411 County Rd, Smyrna Mills, ME 04780 | (<span class=\"d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql rrkovp55 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id hzawbc8m\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql rrkovp55 jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id\">207) 757-8411<\/span><\/span><\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Active local historical society that often hosts cultural events!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ste-agathehistoricalsociety.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ste-Agathe Historical Society<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<em>477 Main St, St. Agatha, ME 04772 |\u00a0<span role=\"link\" aria-label=\"Call Phone Number (207) 543-6364\">(207) 543-6364<\/span><\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Dedicated to preserving local history and sharing it with others!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.royandboucher.com\/maine\/cemeteries\/ste_luce\/church.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ste. Luce Church<\/a> <\/strong><em>448 US-1, Frenchville, ME 04745<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>One of the oldest churches in the St. John Valley and the state of Maine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/stockholmhistoricalmuseum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Stockholm Historical Society<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>280 South Main St, Stockholm, ME 04783<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit this impressive museum that showcases the remarkable history of the once-booming Stockholm, where the lumber industry was king. Visiting is free to the public and provides an interesting window into the lives of the Swedish settlers who were the first Europeans to settle in this area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/viewer?ie=UTF8&amp;hl=en&amp;msa=0&amp;ll=46.87402401367745%2C-68.11059334409941&amp;spn=0.42486%2C0.725784&amp;z=12&amp;mid=1ncwQxfRp5JksKgewEG7ZMpKg9y0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Swedish Colony<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><em>Westmanland, ME 04783<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Maine\u2019s historic Swedish Colony once covered much of what is now Westmanland and neighboring\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/aroostook-county-maine\/st-john-valley\/new-sweden\/\"><strong>New Sweden<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/aroostook-county-maine\/central-aroostook\/perham\/\"><strong>Perham<\/strong><\/a>, Stockholm, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/aroostook-county-maine\/central-aroostook\/woodland\/\"><strong>Woodland<\/strong><\/a>, and many related sites remain in Westmanland today. Have an adventure seeing how many\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/viewer?ie=UTF8&amp;hl=en&amp;msa=0&amp;ll=46.87402401367745%2C-68.11059334409941&amp;spn=0.42486%2C0.725784&amp;z=12&amp;mid=1ncwQxfRp5JksKgewEG7ZMpKg9y0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>sites<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0you can find along the way!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fawi.net\/tanteblanche.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tante Blanche Museum<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<em>774B Main St, Madawaska, ME 04756<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>1970s log building named after Marguerite Blanche Thibodeau Cyr in honor of her heroic deeds during the 1797 famine. This is where you can learn more about the history and heritage of the town\u2019s settlers. It is maintained by the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Madawaska-Historical-Society-137899379687439\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Madawaska Historical Society<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maineswedishcolony.info\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Capitol School Museum and Gift Shop<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><em>116 Station Rd, New Sweden, ME 04762 | (207) 896-3052<\/em><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>One of the last one-room schoolhouses built in New Sweden. The school served as a place of voting and housed the local Grange after it was closed in 1950.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Caribou-Historical-Society\/259506887553242\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Caribou Historic Society<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><em>1051 Presque Isle Rd, Caribou, ME 04736<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cPreserves the local history of this area of Aroostook County. Explore the collection of letters, old photographs, and other historic artifacts <a name=\"recreation\"><\/a>that chronicle Caribou\u2019s role in the Aroostook War, importance as a potato farming region, and site of the Loring Air Force Base.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.galc.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Gustaf Adolph Evangelical Lutheran Church<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><em>40 Capitol Hill Rd, New Sweden, ME 04762 | (<span role=\"link\" aria-label=\"Call Phone Number (207) 896-3437\">207) 896-3437<\/span><\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Organized in 1871, this historic building is now on the National Register of Historic Places.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thecounty.me\/2019\/05\/10\/news\/former-town-office-jail-placed-on-national-register-of-historic-places\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Jail House<\/a><\/strong> <em>47 Burleigh St, Island Falls, ME 04747<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>With only two total iron-celled jails in the state, this historic landmark is truly one of a kind!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheJamesSchool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The James School<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><em>125 Niles Road, Presque Isle, ME 04769<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This one-room schoolhouse was built in 1917 and used until 1948. It is now a museum, with much of the original tin wall covering, school desks, instruction books, and bell still in place. The school is now also used as a picnic area, meeting place, and for weddings, family gatherings, and educational activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maineswedishcolony.info\/mscguide2\/ns.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Lindsten Stuga<\/a> <\/strong><em>New Sweden, ME 04762<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Restored typical-style cabin for immigrants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maineanencyclopedia.com\/bancroft\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The School House<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><em>Bancroft, ME 04497<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Take a look at this old one-room school house!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/islandfallshs.mainememory.net\/page\/2939\/display.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Tingley House<\/a><\/strong> <em>16 Nina Sawyer Ln, <span class=\"mn-cityspan\">Island Falls<\/span><span class=\"mn-commaspan\">,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"mn-stspan\">ME<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"mn-zipspan\">04747<\/span><\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Restored home dating back to the early 1900s!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainememory.net\/artifact\/9620\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">White Memorial Building<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><em>109 Main St, Houlton, ME 04730<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>The Aroostook County Historic and Art Museum home was built in 1903. The original house at the site burned in 1902 and was rebuilt on same foundation. The last owner was Stella White who deeded it to the Town to be used as a museum. It was used as the Red Cross Headquarters during WWII. The building was designated as a national Historic Building in 1975.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/woodlawnmuseum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Woodlawn Museum<\/strong><\/a> <em><span class=\"LrzXr\">19 Black House Dr, Ellsworth, ME 04605 | (207) 667-8671<\/span><\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Historic estate of the Black family, open for public touring; a variety of programs and events are happening as well!\u00a0 The gardens and trails are also wonderful for a lovely stroll.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>DownEast Maine<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Brick_School_House\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brick School House<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<em>Maine State Rte 179, Aurora, ME 04408<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Built in 1827 and made of brick, this is the oldest public brick building that is in Hancock county. It was put on the national register of historic places in 1980!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/brooklinkeepingsociety.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Brooklin Keeping Society<\/strong><\/a> <em><em><span class=\"LrzXr\">23 Bay Rd, Brooklin, ME 04616 | (207) 359-8880<\/span><\/em><\/em>\n<figure id=\"15903\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15903 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/08\/historical-society-brooklin-sedgwick.jpg\" alt=\"Activities in Brooklin Sedgwick\" width=\"283\" height=\"178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/08\/historical-society-brooklin-sedgwick.jpg 283w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/08\/historical-society-brooklin-sedgwick-105x66.jpg 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,283px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brooklin-Sedwick Historical Society &#8211; Photo Credit: Brooklin-Sedgwick Historical Society<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>Historical society dedicated to preserving the stories, antiques, and photos of the past in the Brooklin area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/burnhamtavern.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Burnham Tavern Museum<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<em>14 Colonial Way, Machias, ME 04654 | (207) 733-4577<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cIn recognition of its importance, the Burnham Tavern has been designated as a National Historic Site by the U.S. Department of the Interior, and in 1974 the Tavern was selected as one of the 21 homes in the United States with the most significance to the American Revolution, the only one so recognized in the State of Maine.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Historical Society as the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com\/historic-observatory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Six New England Places to Gaze at the Stars<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castinehistoricalsociety.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Castine Historical Society<\/strong><\/a> <em>17 School St, Castine, ME 04421 | (207) 326-4118<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Given how far back Castine&#8217;s history goes, a central hub dedicated to preserving and celebrating that past is an essential stop for anyone who loves history! A wide variety of exhibits that show off Castine&#8217;s rich history give something interesting for everyone who visits!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/deerislegranitemuseum.wordpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Deer Isle Granite Museum<\/a><\/strong> <em>51 Main St, Stonington, ME 04681 | <span class=\"LrzXr zdqRlf kno-fv\"><span role=\"link\" aria-label=\"Call Phone Number (207) 367-5008\">(207) 367-5008<\/span><\/span><\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;The museum\u2019s exhibits celebrate the skill and bravery of Stonington\u2019s quarrymen, as well as the fascinating history of the Deer Isle granite industry. The quarriers\u2019 risky work cut the distinctive pink granite used in such 20th-century monuments as New York\u2019s Rockefeller Center, approaches to the Manhattan and George Washington Bridges and the John F. Kennedy Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dis-historicalsociety.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Deer Isle-Stonington Historical Society<\/a> <\/strong><em>416 Sunset Rd, Deer Isle, ME 04627 | <span class=\"LrzXr zdqRlf kno-fv\"><span role=\"link\" aria-label=\"Call Phone Number (207) 348-6400\">(207) 348-6400<\/span><\/span><\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>The Society&#8217;s headquarters includes five buildings and a variety of displays and is staffed by a group of dedicated volunteers who are able to answer questions, point out features of displays, and assist those who want to do research.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/stcroixhistorical.com\/?page_id=25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dr. Job Holmes Cottage and Museum<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<em>523 Main St, Calais, ME 04619 | (207) 454-3061<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Dr. Holmes was the third doctor to practice in this house; the first was Shilometh Whipple, a famous Boston physician and the second was Dr. Cyrus Hamlin, the older brother of Hannibal Hamlin, the vice president of Abraham Lincoln. This museum has been restored to look like Dr. Holmes\u2019s home and office and has many pictures, maps, medical equipment, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastportchamber.net\/museums-history\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Eastport Historical Society<\/strong><\/a> <em><em>84 Washington St, Eastport, ME 04631 | <\/em>(207) 853-6122<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn about local history in the area around Eastport. There is the Fort Sullivan Barracks Museum, Quoddy Craft Shop, Quoddy Dam model, and a research room.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainetourism.com\/listing\/fort-george\/3250\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fort George<\/a><\/strong> <em>Wadsworth Cove Rd, Castine, ME 04421<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>While Fort Pentagoet served as a French defense asset, Fort George was build almost 150 years late in the late 18th century by Britain to protect what was then Canada from the revolutionary forces in the colonies, while establishing a new colony under the name of New Ireland. Unlike Fort Pentagoet, Fort George is much more evident by the shape of the mounded earth that formed its outer bounds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/civilwartalk.com\/threads\/forgotten-forts-series-fort-madison.89077\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Fort Madison<\/strong><\/a> <em>Perkins St, Castine, ME 04421<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Located just off of Perkins Street farther west than Fort Pentagoet, Fort Madison is a smaller fort that was built in the very early years of the 19th century, and was engaged in the War of 1812. The fort was captured by British forces when Castine was occupied for a short time. During this time, the fort was renamed to Fort Castine, before it was taken back by the United States. Today, little more is left than just a bit of the earthen framework that gently shows its outline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mainehistoricsites.wordpress.com\/2010\/02\/03\/fort-obrien-historic-site-machias-maine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fort O\u2019Brien State Historic Site<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<em>Fort O\u2019Brien Point, Machiasport, ME 04655 |\u00a0<span role=\"link\" aria-label=\"Call Phone Number (207) 941-4014\">(207) 941-4014<\/span><\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This fort was built in 1775 and saw the first official naval battle of the Revolutionary War, and was destroyed by the British fleet in the same year. It was rebuilt in 1777, and destroyed by the British again in 1814. In 1923 the United States Federal Government decided to deed the site over to Maine, where it was made a State Historic Site in 1966 and is now maintained by the Bureau of Parks and Lands ever since.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fortwiki.com\/Fort_Pentagoet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Fort Pentagoet<\/strong><\/a> <em>Perkins St, Castine, ME 04421<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Though it has been called by different names over the years, Fort Pentagoet sits right on the water. This historic fort, while all but gone due to the passage of many centuries, was one of the first major defensive structures in the area. The structure was built in the 1630s, and over time has been subject to many an invasion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thedowneastdilettante.blogspot.com\/2013\/04\/driving-around-hancock-point.html#:~:text=Although%20the%20Point%20layout%20included,Dilettante%20at%2012:21%20AM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hancock Point<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><em>Hancock, ME 04640<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This summer community in Hancock has vast history!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jonathanfisherhouse.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Jonathon Fisher House <\/strong><\/a><em><span class=\"LrzXr\">44 Mines Rd, Blue Hill, ME 04614 | (207) 374-2459<\/span><\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0A Federal-style house from the late 18th century, the Jonathon Fisher House gives the visitor an opportunity to see what life was like in the frontier in Maine. At the time, Blue Hill was considered to be in the northern part of Massachusetts. Jonathon Fisher was a watercolor artist and was also an engraver.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Jonesport-Historical-Society-1632358973711208\/\"><strong>Jonesport Historical Society<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>21 Sawyer Sq, Jonesport, ME 04649 | (207) 497-3003<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Detailing the local history through preservation. Speakers every month!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/frenchmanbay.org\/jordan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Jordan Homestead Preserve<\/strong><\/a> <em><span class=\"LrzXr\">46-34 Bayside Rd, Ellsworth, ME 04605 | (207) 422-2328<\/span><\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Historic land owned by the Jordan family, with trails and river access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/townoflubec.com\/tourist-information\/lost-fishermens-memorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lost Fishermen&#8217;s Memorial Park<\/a><\/strong> <em>12 Water St, Lubec, ME 04652 | 207-733-2341<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;The goal of the park is to honor the brave souls that have lost their lives in the fishing industry off the waters of Washington County, Maine, and Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada.&#8221; The memorial serves as an emotional reminder to the community of all the sacrifices made by the brave fishermen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/machiasme.org\/community\/historic-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Machias Historic Railroad Station<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<em>2 Kilton Ln, Machias, ME 04654 | (207) 255-6621<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>A historic railroad station that was built in 1898 and is one of the five remaining stations built by the ambitious but unsuccessful Washington County Railroad.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mccurdysmokehouse.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">McCurdy Smokehouse Museum<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><em>50 Water St, Lubec, ME 04652 | (207) 733-2197<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Last traditional smoked-herring facility in the United States, which closed its doors in 1991. On July 15, 1993, the smokehouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places. It now features rotating exhibits with arts and crafts and a gift shop.<a href=\"http:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/McCurdy-Smokehouse-museum.jpg\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gouldsborohistory.org\/home\/museum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Old Town House Museum<\/a><\/strong> <em>452 US-1, Gouldsboro, ME 04607\u00a0<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Looking for some insight and history on your trip? Old Town House Museum provides so with information regarding the older days and how town meetings were held compared to now!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rayesmustard.com\/pages\/rayes-mustard-mill-museum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Raye&#8217;s Mustard Museum<\/a><\/strong> <em>83 Washington St, Eastport, ME 04631<\/em> | <em><span class=\"LrzXr zdqRlf kno-fv\"><span role=\"link\" aria-label=\"Call Phone Number (800) 853-1903\">(800) 853-1903<\/span><\/span><\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>See the mustard-making process and sample each of their small-batch mustard flavors at America&#8217;s last remaining stone-ground mustard mill.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fdr.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Roosevelt Campobello International Park (CA)<\/a><\/strong> <em>459 Rte 774, Welshpool, New Brunswick, Canada E5E 1A4 |(506) 752-2922<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>2,800-acre Natural Area where you can explore walking trails, beaches, bogs, forest, spectacular ocean headlands, or a picnic with an ocean or lighthouse view. There are great hiking trails, a museum, and the Fireside Restaurant and the Prince Cafe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheRugglesHouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Ruggles House<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em><span class=\"LrzXr\">146 Main St, Columbia Falls, ME 04623 | (207) 483-4637<\/span><\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>The Ruggles House is a gorgeous example of Federal style architecture, a true local landmark in the region. Open between June and October, the house has been beautifully preserved and artifacts have been found and placed in areas of the house as if the family still inhabits it!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmaine.com\/organization\/saint-croix-island-international-historic-site\/3573bcef-e51a-4bd9-99ae-e9883c55d1f3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Saint Croix Island International Historic Site<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><em>84 St. Croix Dr, Calais, ME 04619 | (207) 454-3871<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This historic site overlooks the Saint Croix Island, which is located between the borders of Maine and New Brunswick. Visits to the island itself are discouraged because of its fragility, but at the historic site, there is a trail with bronze sculptures of French settlers and the Passamaquoddy people. There are also ranger-guided programs, indoor exhibits, artifacts, and a Junior Ranger program for kids.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbucknamhouse.weebly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Samuel Bucknam House<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<em><span class=\"LrzXr\">161 Main St, Columbia Falls, ME 04623 | (207) 557-6688<\/span><\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>A historic house built by a relative of one of the earliest settlers in Columbia Falls, the Samuel Bucknam House was placed in the National Register of Historic Places in the 1970s. The house dates back to the early 19th century, offering a glimpse into the past!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/sedgbrookhs.mainememory.net\/page\/2638\/display.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Sedgwick-Brooklin Historical Society<\/strong><\/a><em><em> 575 North Sedgwick Rd, Sedgwick, ME, 04676 | (207) 359-8086<\/em><\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Historical society that covers the Brooklin and Sedgwick area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.historybythesea.com\/fisherman-statue-eastport-maine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Small Town X Fisherman Statue<\/strong><\/a> <em>44 Water St, Eastport, ME 04631<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>In 2001, a Fox reality TV show called <em>Murder in Small Town X<\/em> was filmed in Eastport, Maine about a dinner murder mystery with contestants who had to collect clues from actor &#8220;townspeople&#8221; to solve the murder. The fisherman statue was made for the show, and although it was cut from the show&#8217;s budget the statue was made anyway and became an Eastport classic for various reasons, including its goofiness and symbolism. The winner of the show, \u00c1ngel Jarbe, Jr., a Bronx firefighter, was killed in the World Trade Center on September 11, one week after the series finale so the statue is also a memorial for Mr. Juarbe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bangordailynews.com\/2012\/09\/29\/news\/down-east\/eastport-shore-walk-will-soon-showcase-its-own-little-mermaid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Mermaid &#8211; Statue by Richard Klyver<\/a><\/strong> <em>44 Water St, Eastport, ME 04631<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Beautiful bronze statue along Eastport&#8217;s shore-walk inspired by the iconic &#8220;Little Mermaid&#8221; statue in Copenhagen, Denmark. This statue took five years to make and was finished in 2015, and has become an iconic part of Eastport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maineanencyclopedia.com\/aurora-glacial-features\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>The Silsby Plain and the Whale\u2019s Back<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>Aurora, ME 04408<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>These two places are geological features that were created by ancient glaciers. Check them out to see home old history!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tidesinstitute.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Tides Institute and Museum of Art<\/a><\/strong> <em>43 Water St, Eastport, ME 04631 | <span class=\"LrzXr zdqRlf kno-fv\"><span role=\"link\" aria-label=\"Call Phone Number (207) 853-4047\">(207) 853-4047<\/span><\/span><\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Take a look at some nice pieces of art while also exploring Eastport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wilsonmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>The Wilson Museum<\/strong><\/a> <em><span class=\"LrzXr\">120 Perkins St, Castine, ME 04421 | (207) 326-9247<\/span><\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>The Wilson Museum brings together artifacts and stories of humanity&#8217;s past all across the planet. The museum dates back over a century, and has been education people for generations of our shared history of not only us but the planet that we all live on. The John Perkins house is a colonial house that the museum has been involved with touring, that lets people take a step back in time to see what life was like in a coastal town during colonial times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artsipelago.net\/item\/wabanaki-culture-center-and-museum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wabanaki Culture Center and Museum<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<em><em>39 Union St, Calais, ME 04619\u00a0<\/em>|\u00a0<\/em><em>(207) 454-2126<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Here you can find artifacts, historical displays, and art by the Passamaquoddy and Penobscot Native American tribes. There is also a gift shop and a Touch Tank for kids. Admission is free, and donations are accepted!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machiashistoricalsociety.com\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Washington County Courthouse Heritage Center Museum and Genealogy Research Room<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>85 Court House St, Machias, ME 04654 | (207) 225-3127<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>At this courthouse, there are two rooms dedicated to genealogy research materials and information on Maine families.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcht.org\/preserve\/witherle-woods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Witherle Woods<\/strong><\/a> <em>Castine, ME 04421 | (207) 259-5040<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Witherle Woods became open to the public in 1985, and has come to host 6.5 miles of trails that wind through beautiful Maine forest, encompassing centuries of history within the foliage. The area has a heavy history of battles fought during colonial and post-colonial times, evidenced by the remnants of batteries and artifacts found through archeological digs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Western Maine<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bell_Hill_Meetinghouse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Bell Hill Meetinghouse<\/strong><\/a> <em>191 Bell Hill Rd, Otisfield, ME 04270<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This historic meetinghouse church is an excellent example of the Federal Greek Revival style popular during the nineteenth century.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/bethelhistorical.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bethel Historical Society<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<em>10 Broad St, Bethel, ME 04217 | (207) 824-2908<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"widget-pane-section-my-maps-layer-legend clearfix\">With eight exhibit rooms and nine-period rooms, learn about the history of Bethel and the surrounding White Mountain area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/recarea\/whitemountain\/recreation\/camping-cabins\/recarea\/?recid=74807&amp;actid=50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>The Brickett Place<\/strong><\/a> <em>Brickett Pl, Stow, ME 04037<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This 1830\u2019s settler home is the oldest standing structure in the area, and has been preserved as an educational site. Open weekends during the summer months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Pequawket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Brownfield Historical Society<\/strong><\/a> <em>257 Main St, Brownfield, ME 04010 | <span role=\"link\" aria-label=\"Call Phone Number (207) 935-4392\">(207) 935-4392<\/span><\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This local historical society is open to the public May-October, and offers fascinating insights into the town\u2019s past!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cantonmehistory.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Canton Historical Society<\/a><\/strong> <em>25 Turner St, Canton, ME 04221 | <\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This highly active historical society runs a museum, gift shop, and public event space for the local community!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/deadriverareahistory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dead River Historical Society<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<em>171 Main St, Stratton, ME 04982\u00a0<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This classic building houses a wonderful collection of artifacts, pictures, furniture, and more of the Dead River area, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/deadriverareahistory\/home\/the-flooding-of-flagstaff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lost villages of Flagstaff Lake<\/a>. The Flagstaff and Dead River villages were lovely mountain towns with farms, schools, and general stores. The villages disappeared when the valley was flooded to bring in hydroelectric power.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TuscanOperaHouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Dixfield Opera House<\/strong><\/a>, <em>Dixfield, ME 04224<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This historic building has housed an opera venue, restaurant, movie theater, Odd Fellows lodge, and event hall. It remains available for event rentals and stands as a testament to Dixfield\u2019s past.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oldhomefolks.com\/directory\/dr-moses-mason-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Dr. Moses Mason Historic House<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>14 Broad Street, Bethel, ME<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;One of the finest Federal-style residences in its region, the Dr. Moses Mason House was constructed in 1813 on a spacious lot facing onto the common at Bethel Hill village. &#8220;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Elisha_F._Stone_House\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Elisha F Stone House<\/strong><\/a> <em>2 Gothic St, South Paris, ME 04281<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This well-maintained historic house is one of the finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture in Western Maine, and is definitely worth stopping to see while visiting Paris.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/farmingtonhistoricalsociety.wordpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Farmington Historical Society<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>118 Academy St, Farmington, Maine 04938<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This historical society has a reputation as simply being one of the best in the state! Come learn about Farmington!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/mainefinns.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Finnish American Heritage Society<\/strong><\/a> <em>West Paris, ME 04289<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This society works hard to preserve and promote the history of the many Finnish settlers in the West Paris area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fryeburghistorical.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Fryeburg Historical Society<\/strong><\/a> <em>83 Portland St, Fryeburg, ME 04037 | (207) 256-3001<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>The Fryeburg Historical Society maintains a museum of local historical artifacts, in addition to maintaining several historical buildings around town. They also host monthly dinners and a popular Mother\u2019s Day tea!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hamlin.lib.me.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Hamlin Memorial Library &amp; Museum<\/strong><\/a> <em>16 Hannibal Hamlin Dr, Paris, ME 04271 | (207) 743-2980<\/em>Hamlin Memorial Library &amp; Museum\n<ul>\n<li>The building housing Hamlin Memorial Library, named for the nephew of former Vice President Hannibal Hamlin, who purchased and donated the building, was originally the Oxford County Jail, making it one of the most unique-looking libraries with a colorful history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/currierdollmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Hazel &amp; Owen Currier Doll Museum<\/strong><\/a> <em>1847 Lovell Rd, Fryeburg, ME 04037<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This massive collection of antique and unique dolls is housed in the historic Fryeburg Town House and maintained by the Fryeburg Historical Society. Don\u2019t miss this quirky and unique display!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Forest_Lodge_(Upton,_Maine)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Historic Forest Lodge<\/strong><\/a> <em>Upton, ME 03579<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This historic lodge complex, located deep within the Maine woods, was once home to famous author <a href=\"https:\/\/maineanencyclopedia.com\/rich-louise-dickinson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Louise Dickinson Rich<\/strong><\/a>, and is a prime example of an early 20th century forest lodge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/J%26O_Irish_Store\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>J&amp;O Irish Store<\/strong><\/a> <em>ME 140, Hartford, ME 04220<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>The J&amp;O Irish Store is an historic building in Hartford that housed one of the first stores in the area. It is now used by the Hartford Historical Society as a museum for their collections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sites.google.com\/site\/jackmanmooserivermuseum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jackman Moose River Historical Society<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<em>574 Main St, Jackman, Maine 04945 | (207) 668-9100<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This historical society was established in 1991 by locals concerned that the area\u2019s history was not being preserved properly!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lee\u2019s Filling Station <\/strong><em>Cross St, Andover, ME 04216<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This quirky old gas station offers a slice of life from many years ago. Worth a stop for anyone passing through town!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Levi_Sargent_House\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Levi Sargent House<\/strong><\/a> <em>747 Gore Rd, Otisfield, ME 04270<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This house, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is one of few surviving log houses built in the nineteenth century remaining in Maine today. The house is named after the minister Levi Sargent, an early Otisfield settler and owner of this land.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/deadriverareahistory\/home\/the-flooding-of-flagstaff?fbclid=IwAR06lwMFVZWSAbt9cqECYL_g6aao6JDRXtB6Btu-7T-0xfWvsyeLBYtOVd0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lost Villages of Flagstaff Lake<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Did you know that there are 2 lost &#8220;ghost&#8221; villages underneath Flagstaff lake? Flagstaff Village and Dead River Plantation are the lost &#8220;Atlantis&#8221; towns of Maine. Some say you can still see them when the waters of Flagstaff lake are clear.\u00a0<a class=\"profileLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Flagstaff-Boat-Tours-Dead-River-Guide-Service-228629320485426\/?__tn__=K-R&amp;eid=ARAuWDrgXxmX4xU6RLEugemMkwad8uOW2OIEazhEBD9Te5Gnf_a6DuTMnGZrMwgS6wXJbXGQ67k1LNTJ&amp;fref=mentions&amp;__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARC_oRcdOFk7u0jiLkWUnZVTRUADwtZrEfsVT1KMu5SSe3W7golh-tE1ihgI7g6DCotY_iSeu3dEtfZ5Q40lFQixbmwr8nCeOCA4zYeswbuTZrOZS03_GT3eqXO4sS1Ha80X6R9kxh9CLe0FsFvcDDJ9uhTSNFE7kqZbAqWxefH7LogTrZmtxOofz9pK8MU8U4Yr8L68HmXbU0BsFYbM_yve1k85-_T6hxpCCXzUj2JYv8Dc2P3-qAUQdiJP0BODFd5lDg1Pq-FbH0WKt0qviDxbGFuKB6IcOh1TbhJOvRgmdSbDnH-HZ1Qq-r6cuAfhSC2RXLgnoWBHTs0TXRSW005uObt4M68YAbH_rTV5uoqeattlwDgIOtbw\">Flagstaff Boat Tours \/ Dead River Guide Service<\/a>\u00a0is a great way to see them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lovellhistoricalsociety.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Lovell Historical Society<\/strong><\/a> <em>Main St, Lovell, ME 04051 | (207) 925-3234<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Located in the historic Kimball-Stanford House, this historical society\u2019s public museum has an impressive collection of local historical items and offers free entry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/maineforestrymuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Maine Forestry Museum<\/strong><\/a> <em>221 Stratton Road, Rangeley, ME 04970 | (207) 864-3939<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Here you will learn all about the history of Rangeley as a crucial logging center in the state of Maine! They have hundreds of artifacts for you to see, ask questions about them, too!\n<p><figure id=\"6455\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6455 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/06\/Flagstaff-village.jpg\" alt=\"Main St., Flagstaff, ME; now under water!\" width=\"280\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/06\/Flagstaff-village.jpg 280w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/06\/Flagstaff-village-105x68.jpg 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,280px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Main St., Flagstaff, ME; now underwater!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/papermuseumofmaine.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Maine\u2019s Paper and Heritage Museum<\/strong><\/a> <em>22 Church St, Livermore Falls, ME 04254 | (207) 592-1807<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This museum displays stories and artifacts related to Maine\u2019s proud history of paper mills, which remain an important part of Jay and the surrounding area\u2019s economy today.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westparislibrary.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Mann Memorial Library<\/strong><\/a> <em>226 Main St, West Paris, ME 04289 | (207) 674-2004<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>The beautiful West Paris Library is worth a visit \u2013 it was designed by Maine architects, built using West Paris field stones, and opened in 1926.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lilliannordica.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nordica Homestead Museum<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<em>120 Nordica Ln, Farmington, ME 04938 |\u00a0<span role=\"link\" aria-label=\"Call Phone Number (207) 778-2042\">(207) 778-2042<\/span><\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This simple white cape was the home of the famous Lillian Nordica, known as the\u00a0<em>First American Diva<\/em>. The house, along with a very large barn are both on the National Register of Historic Places.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Norway_Historic_District\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Norway Historic District<\/strong><\/a> <em>Downtown Norway, ME 04286<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Norway\u2019s entire downtown area is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its many well-preserved historic buildings. The area is beautiful and very walkable!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/norwayhistoricalsociety.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Norway Historical Society<\/strong><\/a> <em>471 Main St. Norway, ME 04268 | (207) 743-7377<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Offering a rich collection of artifacts and information about Norway\u2019s long and interesting history at their public museum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Nowetahs-Indian-Store-and-Museum-Native-American-253818291295438\/?fref=nf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Nowetah\u2019s Indian Store and Museum<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>2 Colegrove Rd, New Portland, ME 04961 | (207) 628-4981<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Here is the only American Indian owned and operated museum and store in the area. They strive to preserve their culture through teaching educational programs, research, dancing, and spiritual awareness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.otisfield.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Otisfield Historical Society<\/strong><\/a> <em>53 Bell Hill Rd, Otisfield, ME 04270<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This local historical society is very active in the community, working to preserve Otisfield\u2019s history and many historical buildings. They also host a number of events throughout the year. Contact them for information about their collections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rangeley-maine.com\/directory\/listings\/union-log-church\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Oquossoc Log Church<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>37 Carry Rd, Oquossoc, ME 04964<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>The Oquossoc Log Church is registered as a historic landmark. The small log church is a must-see for both religious and non-religious visitors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/parsonsfieldporterhistorical.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Parsonsfield-Porter Historical Society &amp; Museum<\/strong><\/a> <em>92 Main St, Porter, ME 04068<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This historical society maintains a house in Porter filled with artifacts of local history, and also maintains several historical sites around town.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PhillipsHistorical\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Phillips Historical Society Museum<\/strong><\/a> <em>8 Pleasant Street Phillips, ME 04966<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This museum, located in an historical Phillips homestead, houses a large, fascinating collection of local artifacts and stories. Open seasonally on weekends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Porter_Old_Meetinghouse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Porter Old Meetinghouse<\/strong><\/a> <em>Old Meetinghouse Rd, Porter, ME 04068<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This meetinghouse building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, showcases architecture from the early 1800s and holds an important place in Porter\u2019s history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rangeleyoutdoormuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rangeley Outdoor Sporting Heritage Museum<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<em>ME-4 &amp; Rte 17, Oquossoc, ME 04964 | (207) 864-5647<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>The Rangeley Sporting Museum offers a great history of the area surrounding Rangeley and the Oquossoc region. They also can keep tourists and visitors up to date on current events in the area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ryefield_Bridge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Ryefield Bridge<\/strong><\/a> <em>W Andrew Hill Rd, Otisfield, ME 04270<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This historic bridge crossing the Crooked River, which is still in use today, is the last remaining suspension bridge of the Warren truss design in Maine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.srrl-rr.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Sandy River &amp; Rangeley Lakes Railroad<\/strong><\/a> <em>128 Bridge St, Phillips, ME 04966 | (207) 639-2380<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This small museum has preserved this historic Sandy River &amp; Rangeley Lakes Railroad, offering a collection of artifacts and rides on the unique narrow-gauge railroad train.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.skimuseumofmaine.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Ski Museum of Maine<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em><span class=\"LrzXr\">256 Main St, Kingfield, ME 04947 | (207) 265-2023<\/span><\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Geared toward preserving and promoting the history of skiing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stanleymuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stanley Museum<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><em><span class=\"LrzXr\">40 School St, Kingfield, ME 04947 | (207) 265-2729<\/span><\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Preserving the legacy and history of the famous Stanley family.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/swedenhistoricalsociety.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Sweden Historical Society<\/strong><\/a> <em>Sweden, ME 04040 <\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Sweden\u2019s historical society has been doing great work preserving buildings in town, researching, and preserving the town\u2019s past. Check out some of the fascinating articles published on their website!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/norlands.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Washburn-Norlands Living History Center<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>290 Norlands Rd, Livermore, ME 04253 | (207) 897-4366<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>One of the Hartford area\u2019s greatest treasures, located in neighboring Livermore. This living history museum and working farm offers a fascinating and engaging look into Maine farm life in the nineteenth century.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thewiltonfarmandhomemuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Wilton Farm &amp; Home Museum<\/strong><\/a> <em>10 Canal St, Wilton, ME 04924 | (207) 645-2091<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>The Wilton Historical Society has wonderfully curated and maintained this collection of historical and cultural artifacts from Wilton\u2019s past, open to the public in the summer and by appointment.d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WHSMaine\/?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>World\u2019s Largest Telephone<\/strong><\/a> <em>1 N Main St, Bryant Pond, ME 04219<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>The Bryant Pond Telephone Company Monument memorializes the last hand crank phone network to operate in the United States. Don\u2019t miss this roadside oddity!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/destinations\/activities\/\">Return to Activities Page<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Go back in time to see the many historic sites in Maine. Aroostook County Acadian Village\u00a0879 Main St, Van Buren, ME 04785 | (207) 868-5042 Home to the Living Heritage Society of Van Buren, Village Acadien is on the National Register of Historic Places and has been recognized as a Historical National Landmark. 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