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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.

 

Allagash

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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.

Last Updated: August 01, 2008 at 15:23 EST