Led by the Castine Historical Society and the Wilson Museum

When: Saturday, May 4 (4 pm)

Format: In-person

In-Person Location: Beginning at Fort George (on the corner of Battle Avenue and Wadsworth Cove Road)

Program Description

It’s more powerful to learn history where it happened.

Against the backdrop of Fort George and nearby Fort Griffin, hear the complicated stories and learn about the historical landscape of the American Revolution and War of 1812 in Castine on this second annual Jane’s Walk. Hosted by the Castine History Partners and co-led by the directors of the Castine Historical Society and the Wilson Museum, this walk will engage participants in critical conversations about the broader ideas and ideals of the American Revolution and what it can tell us about today’s challenges.

In case you didn’t know, Castine’s revolutionary history is complicated! Stories of both patriots and loyalists, often ignored stories of the critical role of Indigenous people in the Revolution, challenges to heroic narratives of American leaders, and stories of American failure and defeat. It’s all there. But all this complication makes history extra interesting! Join us as we begin conversations that will take us towards America 250 in just a couple of years.

This walk corresponds with the launch of the newest history tour, A Tale of Two Wars, produced by the Castine History Partners.

Visit the Wilson Museum’s calendar of events for further details about walk logistics: www.wilsonmuseum.org/calendar.