Old Fort Western
- Historic wooden fort
- Regional draw
- Augusta
Old Fort Western in Augusta preserves a wooden colonial outpost beside the Kennebec River.
Its buildings and interpretation connect military supply, trade and domestic life with the changing relationships between colonial settlers and Indigenous communities.
The photograph shows the historic fort setting. Check current seasonal tours and admission before arriving. Preserved buildings have controlled access, and demonstrations or special programs vary by day. Follow the guided route and conservation rules, arrange groups separately and allow time to consider the site’s wider river and community history beyond the fortifications.
Visitor details reviewed October 18, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
Image credit: Billy Hathorn / Wikimedia Commons. Original source. CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and converted to WebP; may be cropped for display.
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