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Old Fort Western Museum

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16 Cony St
Augusta, ME 04330
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Mon10:00 AM-4:00 PM
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http://www.oldfortwestern.org

Fort Western is a historic landmark located in Augusta, ME, offering visitors a glimpse into the region's rich history. With educational programming, a gift shop, and various exhibits, Fort Western provides an immersive experience that showcases the trading post's significance in the development of the area.

As one of the four forts along the Kennebec River, Fort Western stands as a testament to the colonial era, featuring exhibits that highlight the trading post's role in the region's growth. With a focus on educational programs and events, Fort Western offers visitors a unique opportunity to learn about the history and culture of Augusta, Maine.

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4.56 reviews
Dawn J.
5/31/2025

The tour was great it is not free but worth the history lesson and the experience. The guided tour was very good the people who worked there was knowledgeable and friendly.

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Darryl S.
7/14/2024

First time doing the tour. (We've been to Old Fort Western before, but never went inside.) We had a couple of dressed-up, knowledgeable and idiosyncratic docents/tour guides (the Fort is...

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Dylan S.
11/15/2024

Fun and interesting place to go while in Maine, we learned lots of unexpected facts. Very immersive because everyone there is in full costume, the tour guides are very nice and explain everything...

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Kate C.
6/29/2020

Wonderful tour and definitely worth the stop! It's free until the end of June so get a tour while you can! The gentleman who guided us was lovely and shared a ton of information.

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Lucian L.
9/18/2020

Great little spot. When you arrive, you will form a group, and be led around by a docent/guide in period clothing. Our guide was a young man who obviously enjoyed his job. He explained the fort...

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