Castine Attractions
The port at Castine (pop. 1,300) has been a source of much fighting and struggle. American Indians, French, British, Dutch and Americans have all tried to lay claim to this port at one time or another.
Two forts were built on this site, both of which were occupied by the British during the War of 1812. Fort Madison was built in 1811 and some of the remains are still visible. Fort George, built in the late 1700s has been partially restored.
Two forts were built on this site, both of which were occupied by the British during the War of 1812. Fort Madison was built in 1811 and some of the remains are still visible. Fort George, built in the late 1700s has been partially restored.
Training Vessel State of Maine
The Training Vessel State of Maine is a training ship for the Maine Maritime Academy. It was originally a Navy oceanographic research ship, the USNS Tanner.
Hours
January 15 to April 20
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | |||||
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | |||||
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 |
September 8 to December 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Wilson Museum
The Wilson Museum in Castine features historic, prehistoric and geological items from Europe, Africa, and the Americas, including American Indian artifacts and local history exhibits.
In the same complex of buildings is the 1765 Perkins House and a working blacksmith shop.
In the same complex of buildings is the 1765 Perkins House and a working blacksmith shop.
