Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Monhegan Island
Monhegan Museum
, 1 Lighthouse Hill. Housed in former lighthouse
keeper's home. Collection includes exhibits on flora, fauna, marine life,
and human history of island. Limited ferry access.
594-5646.
Newcastle
St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church
(1808), Academy Hill Road.
Oldest surviving Catholic church in New England. Revere bell.
563-
3240.
Nobleboro
Nobleboro Historical Society
, 198 Center Street. Old Route 1. 1818
school house restored for museum. Detailed records of early Nobleboro
families.
563-5874.
Owls Head
Owls Head Transportation Museum
, Route 73, Knox County Airport.
Landmark, operating collection of World War I-era aircraft, automobiles,
motorcycles, bicycles and carriages. Special events featuring a World
War Airshow and rallies of classic autos, foreign autos, trucks, tractors,
commercial vehicles and military vehicles most summer and fall week-
ends. Several aerobatic shows each summer. Regular antique vehicle
auctions.
594-4418.
Pemaquid
Fishermen's Museum
, Route 130, Pemaquid Point Lighthouse. Lo-
cated in former lighthouse keeper's home. Artifacts connected with
Maine's fishing industry.
677-2726.
Pemaquid Historical Society
, 23 Old Harrington Road. (No tele-
phone.)
Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site
(1600s), Fort William Henry
(1692), off Route 130. Historic artifacts and maps exhibited inside the re-
stored, round, cobblestone fort. Panoramic view at top.
Harrington Meeting House and Museum
(1772), Old Harrington
Road, Bristol.
Phippsburg
Fort Popham
(1861), terminus of Route 209. Semi-circular stone fort
begun just before Civil War, but never completed.
389-1335.
