17th Century Event at Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site: Wabanaki and European Watercraft of 17th Century Maine

Division / Program: Parks and Lands

Date: July 30, 2022
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: 13 miles south of Damariscotta off Route 130 at 2 colonial Pemaquid Dr. New Harbor, ME 04554
State Park: Colonial Pemaquid
Event Type: History/Historical, Special Event

Drop in anytime on Saturday, July 30th at Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site as we step back in time to the rough and tumble world of 17th century Maine. Discover why watercraft such as the birch bark canoe and shallop were so important to the Wabanaki, English, and French as they traded, negotiated, socialized, and fought with one another. View the 17th century rowing craft, the Jane Stevens, as she and her Maine First Ship crew arrive between 9-10 a.m. from her home port in Bath. Meet an Acadian fliboustier who attacked English fishing boats in the waters of Nova Scotia. Learn about the Native American traders traveling in their birch bark canoes laden with furs to trade with the English and French, and the English fishermen who sought the region's wealth of codfish.(Rain date Sunday, July 31st from 9am-5pm)

Contact Phone: (207) 677-2423
Website: http://www.maine.gov/colonialpemaquid
Cost: Event is free; However admission charged to visit Museum & Fort: $1.00 for ages 5-11, $3.00 for Maine residents ages 12-64, $4.00 for non-residents ages 12-64,$1.00 for non-residents 65 and older; persons under 5 and Maine residents 65 and older are free.

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