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Maine Acadian Culture

Maine

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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.

Activities

Arts and CultureFishingFoodMuseum Exhibits

Topics

AnimalsColonization and SettlementExplorers and ExpeditionsFarming and AgricultureForests and WoodlandsBirds

No entrance fee.

Hours

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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Visitor centers

Acadian Archives/Archives Acadiennes

Allagash Historical Society/Museum

Association Culturelle et Historique du Mont-Carmel

Fort Kent Historical Society

Héritage Vivant/Acadian Village

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