Preserving Acadian Culture, Language, and History
Pour préserver la culture, la langue et l’histoire des Acadiens
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Explore Our Heritage Sites
Découvrez nos sites historiques
Acadian Village/Heritage Vivant
Visit the largest Acadian Village, Heritage Vivant, in the U.S. outside of Louisiana. Seventeen buildings illustrate the progress of Acadian ancestors, from an actual 1790s dirt-floor log home to early 1900s houses. Timons, furnishings, and items of daily living are displayed, along with a log chapel and one-room school. Tours are available and a country store sells books, local souvenirs and snacks. Open daily mid-June to mid September: 12 noon to 5 pm. Admission fee. 859 Main St. (U.S. Rt. One) Van Buren,207-868-5042 or check our Facebook Page and webpage: https://www.acadianvillagemaine.org
Madawaska Historical Site
The Madawaska Historical Society owns and operates the Tante Blanche museum complex and Acadian Cross Landing, situated in St. David. Acadian artifacts are displayed in the museum, schoolhouse, and Albert House. Tour guides share the history of the early Acadian settlers to the area. The Cross site commemorates the arrival of Acadians to this region in 1785. Books of family genealogy and Acadian history are for sale. Open Thursday to Sunday, Noon to four. Tours by appointment. (207) 728-4396 Check out our Facebook Page, website: http://www.madawaskahistorical.com/ Email genealogy questions to madawaska_library@yahoo.com
Fort Kent Historical Site
Founded in 1925, the Fort Kent Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the history of Fort Kent, Maine. Stop by to visit the building’s buggies with Fort Kent memorabilia. The Railroad station opened in 1912 and includes a baggage room, an office for the station agent, and separate waiting rooms for women and men. Also on site are the Daigle Dube House reflecting an earlier family life, a one-room school house, a barn, and the Paul D. Thibodeau Visitor’s Center with annual displays. Open Friday to Sunday, 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Donations are very much appreciated.(207) 231-2433 or 231-1198 or our Facebook Page.
St. Francis Historical Site
In 1964, a group of committed citizens established the St. Francis Historical Society to preserve our community’s history and heritage. Come see their rustic enclaves as well as a collection of old photographs, numerous artifacts and replicas of maps past that adorn the walls and shelves. We also have numerous genealogy resources.
Open last weekend of June to Labor Day
Weekend, Saturdays and Sundays, 1 pm - 4 pm.
Private tours by appointment.
Call 398-1024 or our Facebook page.