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Maine Acadian Culture ME

Lat, Long: 47.25102114, -68.59447532

Designation:

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.

Weather:

Located in remote northern Maine, Aroostook County experiences all four seasons. Summers temperatures average highs near 75° F (23° C) while winter temperatures average lows often below 0° F (-17° C). Snow falls typically from November through April and averages well over 100 inches of snow per winter.

Directions:

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.

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Address/Contact:

PO Box 88

Madawaska, US, 04756

Phone: 2077286826

Email: acadia_information@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

Scenic view of Acadian VillageOur Lady of Assumption Church, Acadian VillageMont-Carmel, newly painted in original color scheme.St Francis Historical Society and GardensThis site preserves one of a few surviving train water tanks in the United States and a 1940s era ca