InUSA Historical Sites

Fort McClary

Rt 103, Kittery, ME 03904
Fort William, the original fort located on this site, was built in 1715 and garrisoned during the Revolutionary War. This fort was followed by construction of a simple battery of stone and earth in 1808. Completely rebuilt in 1846, the blockhouse, the last built in Maine, was hexagonal and massive, with 18.5 foot sides. This single blockhouse is the core of the fort, which was strengthened for the Civil War with brick barracks, cookhouse with mess hall, hospital, guardhouse and magazine all of brick. During the Spanish War in 1898, 15-inch guns were installed, and during World War I the fort was equipped as an observation post. Visitors can see the blockhouse, magazine, guardhouse and uncompleted granite outer wall. Picnic area with fireplaces available.

Willowbrook

Main St, Newfield, ME 04056 207-793-2784
This village has 37 buildings dating from the 19th century. Some 60 display areas have more than 10,000 items such as boats, sleighs, baby carriages and a carousel. The Amos Straw Country Store sells old-fashioned penny candy, and the Toy Shop has a fantastic collection of trains, dolls, games and other toys. May-Sep daily 10-5. $

Old York Historical Society

York St, York Village, ME 03909 207-363-4974
Purchase tickets at Jefferds Tavern to tour 6 buildings that form the intriguing living history museum. Innovative exhibits at Jefferds Tavern, Emerson-Wilcox House, Elizabeth Perkins House, the Old Schoolhouse and John Hancock Warehouse bring the simple, sometimes harsh lives of early York residents to life.

Sayward-Wheeler House

79 Barrell Ln, York Harbor, ME 03909 207-363-4974
Boasting original furnishings and a fine view of the York River, this 1718 house is one of the most interesting structures in the area. Jun-Sep Wed-Sun 12-5.

Babb's Bridge

Gorham, ME 04038
Maine's oldest covered bridge was built in 1843. It is located off River Rd, 2.5 miles north of South Windham, then 0.5 miles west between the towns of Gorham and Windham over the Presumpscot River. Burned in 1973, it was later re-built in the original style and materials.