View of Castle, Pemaquid Beach Me. 40.

View of Castle, Pemaquid Beach Me. 40.

"View of Castle, Pemaquid Beach Me. 40." Castle, Fort William Henry, Buildings, Sign [Ice Cream], Car View of Castle, Pemaquid Beach, Me. 40. post 1908 This is an early view of Fort William Henry after reconstruction of the stone western tower was completed in 1908. It became a popular attraction for visitors, who could arrive by steamboat at a landing right near the fort. A wooden sidewalk and railing led to the fort. Throngs arrived on summer weekend outings after the historic site opened to the public. Fort William Henry was the second of three forts built here to protect New England settlers from attacks by Wabanaki Indians and the French. Fort Charles (1677-89) and Fort William Henry were both taken by the enemy and destroyed. Fort Frederick, the third fort, was built from the ruins of Fort William Henry in 1729, decommissioned in 1759, and later dismantled. Archaeological excavations at the site began decades ago and continue today. Now Colonial Pemaquid State Historical Site, visitors today may explore the tower and walls, and visit the museum with artifacts from the early fishing villages and forts, the Wawenock tribe of Wabanaki, and other periods of local history Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site