Drive down the Pemaquid peninsula and step back into the history of 17th century Maine.  Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site will be the location of a two-day 17th century encampment on both Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 1 and Sunday, Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors are invited to visit and engage with living history interpreters in this outdoor program, which showcases maritime, civilian, military and native American aspects of the 17th century at Pemaquid. Native Americans will be present, as well as English artisans, who will demonstrate their skills and crafts. There is no charge for this event. Donations are welcome.

Visitors are encouraged to return to Colonial Pemaquid on Wednesday evening Aug. 5 at 8 p.m. for the final evening Lantern Walk of the season. Participants will step into the past as they tour a 17th century village, meet some of the inhabitants and be challenged by an 18th century soldier on guard duty. Rain date is Aug. 6.

Directions: Colonial Pemaquid is located off Route 130, approximately 12 miles south of Route 1 and 3 miles north of the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse. From Route 130 South, in New Harbor, turn right onto Huddle Road and follow signs to Colonial Pemaquid. From Route 32 South, turn left onto Route 130 and then immediately right onto Snowball Hill Road, following signs to Colonial Pemaquid. The Contented Sole Restaurant is adjacent to the museum.

For more information, visit our website at www.friendsofcolonialpemaquid.org, or you may contact the park manager at 207-677-2423.