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Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site (Ft. William Henry)

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Description

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The museum, a reproduction of a 17th C. fisherman's dwelling, the Fort House, and Forts are open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Fee charged. Visitors may continue to enjoy the park grounds during the off season between 9:00 a.m and sunset. Please be aware that the buildings and facilities are closed during the off season.

The Contented Sole restaurant is on the waterfront dock just down the hill from Fort William Henry. It is a local favorite and also serves as the meeting place for many of the Friends of Colonial Pemaquid programs.

One of northern New England's earliest communities, rich in archeological history, Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site is a place not to be missed during a visit to Midcoast Maine. Bureau of Parks and Lands staff host interpretive tours, and teach visitors about the native people who camped on this once-remote peninsula that evolved into a rough, frontier settlement dating back to the mid-1620s. Children enjoy a trip to the museum that houses artifacts unearthed from the grounds. Exotic china patterns, a 400 year old trunk, a rare, German Bellarmine jug and various tools of the day are on display to paint a picture of what life in the village was like.

Fort William Henry After touring the grounds, explore Fort William Henry and don't miss the view from the roof. As you spy through the telescope, imagine what it was like in the 17th century, guarding the waters to the Pemaquid River and beyond. Visitors can drop a line off the local dock as they fish or dine at the local restaurant. Repairs of the dock and Fort William Henry's roof were made possible by the funds from Conservation loon license plates.

The Fort House was built in the last quarter of the 18th Century by Alexander Nickels Jr., the son of Fort Frederick's last commander. Today the first floor of this building is open to the public. Inside you will find the period room or parlor which is decorated similar to how it may have been in the early 1800's, a library, exhibit room and archaeological laboratory. The Fort House was renovated through the efforts of the Friends of Colonial Pemaquid.

Colonial Pemaquid Historic State Historic Site - Midcoast Today - Watch a video about what you can expect to see and things to do!

For a guided tour of the region's geologic highlights, see Scenic Ledges at Pemaquid Point Lighthouse.

Land for Maine's Future This property was acquired in part with funds from the Land for Maine's Future program. For more information about the LMF program and the places it has helped to protect, please visit the LMF webpage.

The Land and Water Conservation Fund contributed to this State Historic Site. Learn more about LWCF funding and projects.

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