Historical Sites, Museums, and Historical Activities
Things to Do in Lubec, Trescott, and Campobello (Welshpool + Wilson's Beach)
Campobello Public Library & Museum
506-752-7082
3 Welshpool St, Welshpool
Established in 1887 and constructed in 1898. The museum houses the Owen, Roosevelt and Indian Birch Bark collections. Open Tues, Thurs and Fri 2-5, Tues 7-9 PM and Wed 10-12 and 2-4.
Head Harbour Lightstation (aka East Quoddy Head Light)
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210 Lighthouse Rd, Wilson's Beach
Tours of the lightstation are given by the Friends of Head Harbour Lightstation, a non-profit, charitable institution which owns the lightstation and its islands. Walk over time: 2 hours before + after low tide. Tours sometimes available during walk over time of keeper's house and tower.
Lubec Historical Society Museum
Ron Pesha
207-733-2274
135 Main St., Lubec
Interactive museum in the Columbian Factory Store; cemetery and birth-death-marriage records; microfilm of Lubec Herald paper; 1957 aerial maps. 12-5 daily, mid-May through Columbus Day.
Lubec Landmarks/ McCurdy Smokehouse
207-733-2197
50 Water St., Lubec
McCurdy Smokehouse, last U.S. smokehouse historical site, was active from early 1900s but closed in 1991. Lubec Landmarks provides exhibits and gives tours in the smokehouse complex Wed - Sun 10-4 July + Aug.
Owen House Country Inn
506-752-2977
11 Welshpool Street, Welshpool, Campobello Island
Admiral William Fitzwilliam Owen built the Owen House in 1835.The old house still has most of the original construction, furniture, quilts and fireplaces. Now a B&B, it's open 12-5 daily.
Passamaquoddy Yacht Club's Annual Roosevelt Cup Challenge
Robin Gautier
207-733-2330 (summer) 207-263-4805 (winter)
(contact for location information)
Annual weekend regatta on Friar's Bay followed by a reception at the Hubbard Cottage at Roosevelt International Park on Campobello.
Robert S. Peacock Fire Museum
207-733-2341
40 School St., Lubec
At the Lubec Fire Station, home of the 1865 hand tub "Torrent", a hand-propelled pumper acquired in 1889, and other historic fire-fighting equipment. Open Monday- Wednesday and Friday 10am-4pm. Thursday 12-6.
The Roosevelt Campobello International Park
506-752-2922
459 Route 774, Welshpool
The summer home of Franklin Delano Roosevelt has tours of the summer cottage, interpretive displays and an introductory video in visitor centre, and beautiful gardens, hiking trails, self-guided bog and spectacular seashore. 10-6 (AT) May to Oct.
West Quoddy Head Visitor Center
207-733-2180
Lighthouse built in 1808, rebuilt 1848. Visitor center, museum and art gallery, open Memorial Day to mid-October 10-4. Annual open house with Coast Guard to tour inside lighthouse. Free admission.
West Quoddy Station
Bill Clark
877-535-4714
823 South Lubec Rd (Quoddy Head Rd.), Lubec
Former US Coast Guard Station, begun in 1917 as Life-saving station (station 1 in district 1), decommissioned 1971, now restored as lodging. History buffs welcome to tour property.
This art and culture directory is made possible by a grant from the Maine Humanities Council and the Maine Arts Commission.