COLONIAL PEMAQUID HISTORIC SITE

At the mouth of the Pemaquid River, this small peninsula is home to the historic remains of Fort William Henry as well as a museum and restaurant. There are three sites to discover here, starting with Fort William Henry, whose fort tower was rebuilt at the dawn of the 20th century, while the fort has been destroyed three times since it was first built in 1677. During the summer, the permanent exhibition "Weapons, Politics and Furs" can be visited and activities are held on the site, retracing the eventful period of the settlement of the first settlers. Also to be discovered: the large white house overlooking this site is said to have been built by the son of the last commander of Fort Frederick (now completely destroyed) at the end of the 18th century. It was originally a farmhouse, which became a holiday home over the years, before being bought and restored by the State of Maine in 1969. You will find a small souvenir shop there. Finally, you can walk or drive to the museum located in the middle of the peninsula on the riverside. It preserves nearly 75,000 objects found during excavations on the site of the fort and the nearby old fishing village. Paintings recount the early history of the site, the Indians and the settlers. The exhibition is enhanced by objects illustrating the passage of Germans, Portuguese, Spaniards and of course the British. A fascinating visit.