Daniel H.
8/3/2017
I love visiting Fort William Henry for Multiple reasons. I1. It's a historical land Mark where battles where fought between the English and the French as well as battle between settlers and the...
Fort William Henry
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[1 - 99] Colonial Pemaquid Dr
New Harbor, ME 04554
Fort William Henry, located in Pemaquid, Maine, is a historic site that showcases the remnants of a fort built in 1692 to fortify the English frontiers in the region. Constructed under the direction of Massachusetts Governor Sir William Phips, the fort featured impressive stone walls and housed a garrison of 60 soldiers, making it a significant military installation of its time.
Despite its formidable construction, Fort William Henry fell to an attack by Native American forces allied with the French in 1696, leading to the English abandonment of Pemaquid. The fort's history reflects the turbulent colonial conflicts and the strategic importance of the area during the early years of English settlement in North America.
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Ryan K.
7/26/2023
Ruins dating back to 17th century with a wealth of information provided. Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site is situated in a peaceful location with lovely views of the surrounding area. The...
Ann C.
7/5/2023
We visited the fort and adjacent exhibit on a rainy day and found it fascinating. Yes, we got drenched, but so much the better to imagine life there in colonial times!
Brian S.
10/24/2013
A very old fort Fort William Henry was one of the three forts built by the British in the Pemaquid area to protect their territory during King William's War. Unfortunately for the British Fort...
Christie O.
7/19/2016
Visited the fort on Saturday 7/16/2016, did a self guided tour of the fort, looked at archaeological displays, then walked by the waddle and daub hut and spent thirty minutes talking with the...
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