Surf these sites: A tour through the Covered Bridges of Maine -- A detailed map and history of Maine''s Covered Bridges. Acadia National Park -- History -- Several groups of original peoples are mentioned in this brief history of Mount Desert Island''s free, public park. Circles of Stone -- Before sailing ships graced the coast of Maine, there were dugout canoes. Before there were roads, there were trails. Before there were fields and forests as we know them today stood the forest primeval, with towering pines 6 feet in diameter. Film of Leif Eriksson''s Vinland -- Northern Europeans, native Americans, and Asians enjoyed contact, through circumpolar sea travel, including what is now coastal Maine, for thousands of years before Columbus'' celebrated voyage. Film synposis. Fort Knox -- Prospect, Maine. A historical State Park on the banks of Penobscot River, the Fort was named after General Henry Knox, the first Sec. of War under George Washington. The Fort is open to the public and offers events periodically. Joshua L. Chamberlain Area -- Maines number one Civil War Hero. Maine''s "Digs" -- Maine Public Broadcasting''s transcript of program on Maine archaeology with interviews of prominent professionals as they study culture of Maine''s original peoples. (Transcript # 201) Maine''s Red Paint People -- This British scientific page discusses peoples hwo likely traveled to the north American continent ten thousand years ago. Maine archaeologists are discovering extensive villages and burial places of Red Paint People. No Place for Little Boys -- The civil war story, No Place for Little Boys," was assembled from letters of Franco American, Peleg Bradford, Jr., a Union soldier from Carmel, Maine of the First Maine Heavy Artillery. Brief overview. Pemaquid Adventure -- Bristol, Maine. A well done homepage about the Pemaquid region of Maine, its history and historical sites. Prehistoric Era - Red Paint People -- Theory and controversy surrounding the Red Paint People in Maine. Red Paint People settled Lovell, Maine -- Lovell History: It is believed this region was originally occupied by the Red Paint people, a mysterious race whose sites are among the oldest archeological discoveries in North America going back some 10,000 years. The Center for Maine History -- Portland, Maine. Experience history firsthand. The Center is comprised of the Maine Historical Society Research Library, the Maine History Gallery, and the historic Wadsworth-Longfellow House. Tourism Attractions in Bucksport Maine -- Mentioned on this promotional page is Orland Historical Society''s collection of books, records, tools and Red Paint Peoples artifacts, with contact information. Video: Making a Living in Maine, 2,000 BC -- From about 4500 to 4000 years ago, a group of Red Paint people (named for the red ocher found in their graves) lived on the northeast coast of the United States, in Maine. Called the people of the Moorehead Phase, they hunted swordfish, buried their dead with valuable imported grave goods and elaborate ritual, and were masters in woodworking and watercraft. Waterboro Library - Maine History and Science -- Over 120 annotated links to reference material on Maine history (people, places, other) and Maine natural history/science.
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