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Maine Acadian Culture
Allagash Wilderness Waterway
Allagash Waterway Museum

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Allagash Waterway Museum

Museum Hours
Memorial Day to Labor Day: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, 1-5 p.m.

At the Allagash Historical Society Museum on Route 161, artifacts are displayed relating to work in the surrounding woods and the area's Scots-Irish population.

The Allagash Wilderness Waterway, located to the south and west of the St. John Valley, is enjoyed by canoeists, anglers, hunters, and nature enthusiasts.

 
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Fort Kent Blockhouse (2 Photos)

Images of the blockhouse
little red schoolhouse

Governor Brann Schoolhouse (2 Photos)

Images of the well-restored little red schoolhouse.
red log cabin

Acadian Landing and Tante Blanche (7 Photos)

Home to the Madawaska Historical Society, this site was the first museum in the St. John Valley.
Acadian Village Historical Site sign

Acadian Village (9 Photos)

A selection of images from the Acadian Village Historical Site, Van Buren
vaulted cathedral ceiling

Musée Culturel du Mont-Carmel (5 Photos)

Historical treasure located in the St. John Valley
woman at weaving loom

Fort Kent Railroad Station (3 Photos)

Images of the Fort Kent Historical Society Museum and the station.
two buildings and path

St. Agathe Museum House (5 Photos)

Ligorie Marquis House and Cutural Preservation Center
turntable sign

B&A Railroad Turntable (4 Photos)

The St. Francis Historical Society preserves the site of the last stop on the B&A line.
green water tower

Frenchville Caboose and Water Tower (3 Photos)

These essential stops along the railroad have been preserved by the Frenchville Historical Society.
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Allagash (4 Photos)

Artifacts from the Allagash Historical Society Museum and scenery of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway

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Did You Know?
Maine Acadians speak "Valley French," a mixture of old French and English plus some Quebécois terms. "Valley French" is principally spoken rather than written.
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Last Updated: November 29, 2011 at 07:18 MST