17th century encampment will be featured July 24

PHOTO: Cellar holes from the 17th century remain at Colonial Pemaquid. (Maureen Milliken photo)

NEW HARBOR — there will be a special history special event, a 17th century encompment featuring Wabanaki and European watercraft of 17th century Maine, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 24 the Colonial Pemaquid Historic Site.
The site is 13 miles south of Damariscotta, off Route 130, at 2 Colonial Pemaquid Drive.
Step back in time to the rough and tumble world of 17th century Maine. Discover why watercraft such as the birch bark canoes and shallops were important to the Wabanaki, English and French as they traded, negotiated, socialized, and fought with one another. Meet an Acadian fliboustier who attacked English fishing boats in the waters of Nova Scotia. Learn about the Native American traders traveling in their birch bark canoes laden with furs to trade with the French and English fishermen who sought the region’s wealth of codfish.
The event is free, but admission is charged to visit the museum and fort, $1 for ages 5-11, $3 for Maine residents ages 12-64, $4 for nonresidents ages 12-64, $1 for non-residents 65 and older. People under 5 and Maine residents 65 and older are admitted free, as are those with a state parks season pass.
For more information visit www.maine.gov/colonialpemaquid.