Old Fort Western - Augusta, Maine

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Old Fort Western - Augusta, Maine Old Fort Western National Historic Landmark, built in 1754.
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Old Fort Western (1754) National Historic Landmark is America's oldest surviving wooden French & Indian War era garrison in North America illuminating 300 years of Maine and New England History.

Attention Homeschoolers attending tomorrow's event. Parking can be found in the Augusta City Center's upper and lower pa...
10/06/2026

Attention Homeschoolers attending tomorrow's event. Parking can be found in the Augusta City Center's upper and lower parking lots. Be mindful of 30 minute parking area reserved for patrons using the City Hall. Additional parking can be found on Howard street leading into the Augusta Boat Landing.
Since we treat our Homeschool Days as an open house, your arrival and departure can be anytime between 11:00 and 2:00.

Attention!! Please do not respond to anyone saying that they are selling tickets for our upcoming Homeschool Day that is...
10/05/2026

Attention!! Please do not respond to anyone saying that they are selling tickets for our upcoming Homeschool Day that is SOLD OUT. That person was a scammer! We DO NOT use a physical ticketing system. The names of those who registered are taken at the door and matched up with our records. Registrations are non transferable without the acknowledgement of our office. We do have a waitlist. Please contact us if you would like to be added to it.
By the way, in the colonial era, a pillory was commonly found in the town square. This was used for punishing thieves and scammers, as well as other crimes...publicly.

09/30/2026

Great Carrying Place Portage Trail Hike. Register now.
Would you enjoy a guided hike over the very route the Arnold Expedition took when traversing "The Great Carrying Place Portage Trail?" If the answer is "Yes" then this is your chance. On October 17th AEHS is guiding such a hike.
Register here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10QcKAcIZymUxjJXppOrffyTbZ7KlAzh6j3W1WRZXJSI/edit?pli=1&tab=t.0
The plan is to hike from the banks of the Kennebec River to Middle Carry Pond (about half of the overall portage) and then to shuttle hikers back to the trailhead.

09/23/2026

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We’re back at it for spooky season!! October 17th, join us at Fort Western, America’s oldest wooden fort! Last time we were there, we had some insane activity, and we want to share it with you!!

Dress in your costume and bring your gear, or use some of ours!

Limited to 15 tickets this time, to keep things more intimate and to allow for everyone to have some time alone, if they wish.

Only 11 tickets remain after the convention, so get in where you fit in!!

See you guys there!

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are cancelling Tavern Night for this year. For those who purchased tickets, please c...
09/23/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are cancelling Tavern Night for this year. For those who purchased tickets, please call the office to arrange a refund. 207-626-2385.

Attention Homeschoolers! It is not too late to register for our Homeschool Day this Friday, September 18th. Use the link...
09/14/2026

Attention Homeschoolers! It is not too late to register for our Homeschool Day this Friday, September 18th. Use the link below to register or call 626-2385.

https://oldfortwestern.org/events/

As we wait for our flax harvest to dry, let's look at some of the tools that we will be using to turn it into linen. Fro...
07/29/2026

As we wait for our flax harvest to dry, let's look at some of the tools that we will be using to turn it into linen.
From a flax brake to hackles to the spinning wheel, with a few more steps in between, these tools were necessary to obtain the fine hair like fibers within the stem and turn them into thread.
Each tool will be explained in more detail as the process continues throughout the year.

Here is a quote from Martha Ballard's Diary for July 29, 1788.
"Clear. I have been tending yarn to whiten & pulld Some flax also..."

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