Maine Acadian Culture
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.
The Saint John Valley is located in northern Aroostook County, Maine, 200 miles north of Bangor at the northern terminus of ME 1. It is best reached by private vehicle. From Interstate 95, use exits at Sherman or Smyrna Mills for Route 11 to Fort Kent, or the exit at Houlton for U.S. Route 1 North.
- Arts and Culture
- Fishing
- Food
- Museum Exhibits
- Colonization and Settlement
- Explorers and Expeditions
- Farming and Agriculture
- Animals
- Birds
- Forests and Woodlands
Acadian Village
Scenic view of Acadian Village
Our Lady of Assumption Church, Acadian Village
Our Lady of Assumption Church, Acadian Village
Mont-Carmel
Mont-Carmel, newly painted in original color scheme.
St Francis Historical Society and Gardens
St Francis Historical Society and Gardens
Bangor/Aroostook Caboose & Green Water Tank
This site preserves one of a few surviving train water tanks in the United States and a 1940s era caboose