Historic Sites in Brewer, ME

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The Clewley Museum's mission is to preserve Brewer's history for future generations. The museum features an exh...

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Site of First Permanent Jewish House of Worship in Maine Congregation Beth Israel 1897

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The Currans farmed the land during the 19th century and were among the sturdiest of a strong breed of farmers w...

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Currently, the marker reads: This statue, reputed to be the largest of Paul Bunyon in the world, stands facing the Pe...

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The John Hampden Society was formed in 1992 to honour the 17th centuryEnglish parliamentarian after whom the to...

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Fort Knox never had soldiers living within its walls, except for a few weeks during the Spanish American War (1898) w...

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Eight soldiers were needed to fire a 10-inch Rodman, including a chief of detachment (who gave the commands), a gunne...

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The Penobscot River is a vital resource. In the 1700's it spawned numerous riverside communities, while the 1800's sa...

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Fort Knox, Maine's largest historic fort, features stunning military architecture and master granite craftsmanship. ...

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The United States planned Fort Knox to prevent another attempt by the English to control Maine lands east of the Peno...

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In Memory Of All Veterans

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The nation's Third System forts, including Fort Knox, all shared similar design features. These features combined to ...

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Fort Knox's thick granite walls were designed to deflect cannon fire from ships passing through the Narrows of the Pe...

Brewer Historical Society Clewley Museum