About Maine Acadian Culture
Maine Acadians share beliefs and experiences tying them to a common religion, languages, and history. The St. John River, land, and family are essential to their culture. The National Park Service supports the Maine Acadian Heritage Council, an association of historical societies, cultural clubs, towns, and museums that work together to support Maine Acadian culture in the St. John Valley.
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Maine Acadian Culture is a collection of sites dealing with Acadian history and culture. The National Park Service does not operate any sites as part of Maine Acadian Culture. Many of the attractions in the St. John Valley are privately operated by non-profit organizations that are part of the Maine Acadian Heritage Council.
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Getting There
The Saint John Valley is located in northern Aroostook County, Maine, 200 miles north of Bangor at the northern terminus of ME 1. It is best reached by private vehicle. From Interstate 95, use exits at Sherman or Smyrna Mills for Route 11 to Fort Kent, or the exit at Houlton for U.S. Route 1 North.
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Visitor Centers
Acadian Archives/Archives Acadiennes
The Acadian Archives are the premier center for the study of Acadian history and culture in the US Northeast. The rich collections of the archives…
Hours: The archives are closed between 12 and 1 pm Monday-Friday. Additional hours may be available by appointment.
Allagash Historical Society/Museum
The Allagash Historical Society/Museum highlights the Irish/Scottish heritage of the settlers of Allagash. You will find displays of lumbering, farming, and the St. John River…
Hours: Hours for May 3-September 1, 2025
Association Culturelle et Historique du Mont-Carmel
Musée Culturel du Mont-Carmel was founded in 1973 in order to preserve and restore the Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, a Roman Catholic church was built in 1908-1909. It…
Hours: Hours for June 15-August 15, 2025
Fort Kent Historical Society
Founded in 1925, the Fort Kent Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the history of Fort Kent, Maine. Stop by to visit the five buildings…
Hours: Hours for June 20-September 1, 2025
Héritage Vivant/Acadian Village
Visit the largest Acadian village, Héritage Vivant, in the US outside of Louisiana. Seventeen buildings illustrate the progress of Acadian ancestors, from an actual 1790s…
Hours: Hours for June 13-September 14, 2025
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