On the eve of the revolution, Maine had already endured a series of wars over the past hundred years. These started in 1675 when the Governor of Massachusetts Colony, which included Maine, demanded that the Wabanaki people who had lived in piece with the European Settlers for decades be disarmed and the conflicts between the Wabanaki/French and the English settlers began. With peace barely restored and settlers starting to return to the state, new hostilities came from the sea. In the fall of 1775 the British burned Falmouth (which would late be renamed Portland) to the ground.
At the beginning of 1776 the path forward was unclear and no one would have predicted only six months later the American Colonies would declare independence. Who live in Maine at the start of the war? What battles were fought in Maine? What role did the Wabanaki play in the fight for independence? And after the war how did Maine contribute to the evolution of the colonies into a young and independent country? The answers may surprise you!
This is three topics in one! So we'll spend the more time on your favorite and less on other topics if you'd like.
Join Certified Interpretive Guide Jeanne Christie of Connect to Wilderness to hear stories of the beginning of the war of independence in Maine. This can be done as a walk along the ocean or in the woods or as an indoor or outdoor presentation-- or some combination of both!
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Length: 1-2 hours, clear skies to moderate rain.
Locations: Walks can be scheduled at Sebago Lake Land Reserve in Standish, Clifford Park in Biddeford, Two Lights or Crescent Beach State Parks in Cape Elizabeth,or Bradbury Mountain State Park in Pownal (near Freeport). Other locations are possible provided permission to lead a walk on the property is granted by the land owner. This is often possible on state and town parks and lands. Properties that are privately held or owned by nonprofit organizations are also possible on a case by case basis.
Rates
January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026
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$55 per person 2-3 hour walk twelve or more participants
$60 per person 2-3 hour walk, seven to eleven participants
$65 per person 2-3 hour walk three - six participants
$85 per person2-3 hours one-two participants.
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Available daily based on availability. Must be reserved
a minimum of three days in advance.
Half day and full day flat rates provided upon request. These are generally used when the cost of the walk is paid for by an organization and individuals participate at no cost.
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Next Step: Click on the button below to fill out a form and we'll schedule a walk.
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