Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site (Ft. William Henry) in Maine State

Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site (Ft. William Henry)

Originally home to Native Americans for over one thousand years, the site was established as an early English outpost sometime between 1625 and 1628 and is now one of the most historically significant sites in the nation.

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Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site (Ft. William Henry) Details

Originally home to Native Americans for over one thousand years, the site was established as an early English outpost sometime between 1625 and 1628 and is now one of the most historically significant sites in the nation. As one of the earliest settlements, artifacts are often dug here and can be viewed in the museum or on a guided tour. Though most of the buildings are gone, visitors can still explore the re-envisioned parlor, take a trip to the roof to view the surrounding waters, or simply walk the grounds and fish from the dock.

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