Everything Wiscasset is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Wiscasset.
Bath Iron Works has built warships for the U.S. Navy since 1884, earning Bath the nickname 'City of Ships' and making it one of the most important shipyards in American history.
The homestead of Frances Perkins, the first woman in a U.S. presidential cabinet and architect of Social Security, minimum wage, and the 40-hour work week.
Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, commissioned by John Quincy Adams in 1827 and rebuilt in 1835, sits atop dramatic striped metamorphic rock formations and appears on the Maine state quarter.
Bowdoin College produced Longfellow, Hawthorne, a U.S. President, and the Civil War hero of Little Round Top, all from a small school in a Maine mill town.
Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' while living in Brunswick, Maine, in 1851-1852, producing the novel that Abraham Lincoln allegedly said started the Civil War.
Bowdoin College graduate Robert Peary claimed to reach the North Pole on April 6, 1909, launching one of the greatest controversies in exploration history.
40 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Step inside the opulent home of a wealthy ship captain, built in 1807, and experience the life of Maine's maritime elite. This stunning Federal-style mansion was the brainchild of Captain William Nickels, a man who…
Picture this: Maine's coast, vulnerable during a brewing war. That's why they built Fort Edgecomb. Construction started in 1808 and finished the next year. The goal? To protect the Sheepscot River and deter British…
Dating back to the 1740s, this house whispers tales of early settlers and the challenges they faced in Mid Coast Maine. Pulling up to the John Moore House, you're looking at one of the oldest surviving structures in…
The homestead of Frances Perkins, the first woman in a U.S. presidential cabinet and architect of Social Security, minimum wage, and the 40-hour work week.
Ever wonder where FDR's Secretary of Labor escaped to? This is it: the Frances Perkins National Monument, protecting the Brick House where she spent much of her life. Frances Perkins, born in 1880, spent childhood…
Ever wonder what life was like for a Revolutionary War veteran after the fighting stopped? Well, pull over and take a look at the Josiah K. Parsons Homestead, built in 1792. Josiah Parsons, a patriot who served in the…
Step back in time at one of Maine's oldest churches, built in 1789 with a virtually untouched interior. This isn't just an old building; it's a living echo of early American life. Imagine the year 1789. George…
Ever wonder what life was like for the very first settlers in Damariscotta? You're about to pass the Chapman-Hall House, the oldest standing house in town, built in 1754! This isn't just any old house; it was built by…
Ever wondered what it's like to drive past a ghost town? You're about to find out. Up ahead lies Perkins Township, a once-incorporated town now completely abandoned and uninhabited. It’s an eerie glimpse into a…
Pull over, history buffs! You're about to witness a quiet miracle of religious freedom, right here in Newcastle, Maine. This unassuming church, St. Patrick's, is the oldest surviving Roman Catholic church in all of New…
Look out your window – you're about to drive over one of Maine's oldest stone arch bridges, likely built before 1800! This isn't just a road; it's a living piece of history beneath your tires. This sturdy Arch Bridge,…
Step back in time at Maine's oldest surviving courthouse, built in the 1760s when Maine was still part of Massachusetts. This isn't just an old building; it’s a living testament to colonial justice. Imagine the year…
Bath Iron Works has built warships for the U.S. Navy since 1884, earning Bath the nickname 'City of Ships' and making it one of the most important shipyards in American history.
Ever wondered how people kept things cold before refrigerators? You're about to drive past a living relic of that ingenious past! This isn't just an old building; it's the Thompson Icehouse, a place where the vital…
Marvel at the lavish Italianate styling of this 1851 house, a testament to the wealth brought to Bath by shipbuilding. This magnificent home at 619 High Street was built in 1851 for a ship's captain. Its opulent…
From Knights of Pythias meetings to captivating performances, this historic opera house has been a center of community life in Boothbay Harbor for generations. Imagine Boothbay Harbor in 1894. That's when this very…
Ever wondered what life was like for a shipbuilder during Maine’s golden age of sail? Welcome to the William T. Donnell House, a stunning glimpse into the opulence of 19th-century maritime wealth. Built in 1868, this…
Here, at Fort William Henry, stood the largest and most contested fort in New England. Built in 1692 by the English, Fort William Henry was intended to protect the region from French and Native American raids. Just four…
Imagine a frontier outpost, a constant tug-of-war between empires and cultures – that's Pemaquid. This spot was a key battleground in the struggle for control of early America. Back in the late 1600s and early 1700s,…
Imagine navigating these rocky Maine waters without a reliable light – shipwrecks were common! That's why Burnt Island Light, Maine's second-oldest surviving lighthouse, is such a crucial landmark. Built in 1821, the…
This lighthouse isn't just a pretty picture; it's been the difference between life and death for sailors navigating Maine's treacherous waters since 1829. Imagine the dark, stormy nights before this light existed.…
Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, commissioned by John Quincy Adams in 1827 and rebuilt in 1835, sits atop dramatic striped metamorphic rock formations and appears on the Maine state quarter.
This iconic lighthouse has guided ships through treacherous waters since 1827, and its image was even chosen for the Maine state quarter! You're approaching Pemaquid Point Light, perched right at the tip of Pemaquid…
Ever wondered what it took to tame the wild Kennebec River for safe passage? You're about to discover the story behind Squirrel Point Light, built in 1898 to dramatically improve navigation right here. This lighthouse,…
Ever wondered where Maine's agricultural heart truly beats? You're about to pass one of its oldest surviving landmarks. This sturdy wooden structure, the Topsham Fairgrounds Grandstand, has been a silent witness to…
Pull over! You're about to pass the home of a man who literally wrote the book on American minerals. This isn't just any old house; it's where Parker Cleaveland, a pioneering mineralogist, lived and worked for over 50…
Ever wondered what it was like to live in a town shaped by both the sea and higher learning? You're driving through it right now! This district tells the tale of Brunswick's rise. In the late 18th century, Brunswick was…
Ever wonder where a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet found his voice? Look no further than this unassuming house right here in Gardiner, Maine! This is the former home of Edwin Arlington Robinson, one of America's most…
Think of this spot as the finishing touch on a grand plan to light up the Kennebec River for good. Before 1898, navigating this stretch of water after dark was a real gamble for ships carrying everything from timber to…
Bowdoin College produced Longfellow, Hawthorne, a U.S. President, and the Civil War hero of Little Round Top, all from a small school in a Maine mill town.
Bowdoin College graduate Robert Peary claimed to reach the North Pole on April 6, 1909, launching one of the greatest controversies in exploration history.
Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' while living in Brunswick, Maine, in 1851-1852, producing the novel that Abraham Lincoln allegedly said started the Civil War.
Walk through the heart of a 19th-century port and industrial center that once thrived on the Kennebec River. Imagine the bustling docks and busy streets that defined Gardiner's golden age. This district was once a…
Look out there! That remote island, Damariscove, was one of the earliest sites of European contact in North America, and it holds a dramatic story. Imagine this: as early as the late 1500s and into the 1600s, European…
Ever wondered about the brave souls who faced down Maine's treacherous waters? Right here, at the Damariscove Lifesaving Station, surfmen risked everything to pull sailors from the jaws of shipwrecks. It was a perilous…
Imagine the tension of a nation divided as you gaze upon Fort Popham. This imposing granite fortress was built to protect the Kennebec River from Confederate naval attacks during the Civil War. Construction began in…
Before Plymouth Rock, there was Popham. This quiet stretch of Maine coastline was the site of one of England's earliest attempts to colonize North America. In 1607, just months after Jamestown, the Plymouth Company…
This seemingly peaceful island hides a dark chapter in Maine's history: the story of Malaga Island. In the mid-1800s, Malaga Island became home to an interracial community, many of whom worked as fishermen and laborers.…
Pull over, history buff! Up ahead, you're about to witness Maine's only known design by the acclaimed architect Charles H. Ingraham. It's a stunning example of Shingle Style architecture, right here in Phippsburg. This…
Everyone knows about Jamestown. Almost no one knows that England planted a second colony the same year, right here at the mouth of the Kennebec River. In August 1607, about 120 men arrived under George Popham and…