Augusta/Kennebec historic attractions add interest to your Maine getaway
Redington Museum and Apothecary
62 Silver Street
Waterville, ME 04901
Phone: 207-872-9439
Open: Memorial Day week to Labor Day
The building housing this museum was built in 1814. Museum offers a local historical collection
of furniture, Civil War and Indian relics, children’s room, period rooms, and a 19th-century apothecary. Cost: Adults, $3; children under age 12, $2.
Waterville - Winslow Two Cent Bridge
Waterville, ME
One of the last toll footbridge's in the country, this bridge crosses from Waterville into Winslow. At one time, employees of a paper mill in Winslow used the bridge to walk to work. This is constructed as a free-swinging bridge.
Wire Suspension Bridge
New Portland, ME
On of the earliest of it's kind in the eastern U.S., this suspension bridge was built in the mid 19th century.
Wyman Dam
Moscow, ME
Built in the 1920's as a hydro-electric source for power, the dam altered the surrounding landscape. The Kennebec River is now 135 feet higher and an artificial lake now exists, which stores water at the head of the River.
Abnaki Statue
Skowhegan, ME
This monument, by Bernard Langlais, is a 62 foot sculpture honoring the Abnaki Indian tribe.
Blaine House
Augusta, ME
Used as the Governor's mansion, this home was given to the state in 1919, although it was constructed much earlier. Tours are available for visitors.
Bryant Stove and Music Museum
27 Stovepipe Alley
Thorndike, ME 04986
Phone: 207-568-3665
Open: Monday-Saturday, 8a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Exhibits display examples and the historic of stoves, as well as antique music, instruments and phonographs.
Caratunk Falls
Caratunk, ME
These beautiful falls are home to an amazing historic find: Indian relics and petroglyphs that date back as far as 9000 years ago.
Fort Halifax
Winslow, ME
Set on the Sebasticook River, this fort was built in 1754 as part of a series of defenses constructed during the French and Indian War. In 1775, the army commanded by Benedict Arnold stopped at the fort on its way to Quebec.
Fort WesternAugusta
Augusta, ME
Built in 1754, this historic fort is set on the eastern bank of the Kennebec River. It was originally built as protection for the area's Indians.
Maine Military Historical Society Museum
Camp Keyes, Winthrop Street
Augusta, ME 04333
Phone: 207-626-4338
Open: By appointment
Focus on military history, and the contributions of the state and its residents to America's military involvements over the centuries.
Maine State House
Augusta, ME
Visitors may tour the seat of Maine's state government. Of particular interest is the Hall of Flags.
