French and Indian War Re-enactors Coming to Swan Island on Saturday

 

 French and Indian War Re-enactors

Coming to Swan Island on Saturday

Step back in time to the 18^th century and interact with Fletcher’s Company on a scouting mission to Swan Island    

Historically, the soldiers of Fletcher's Scouting Company patrolled the Maine woods to protect the settlements from attack by Native Americans and their French allies. Visitors will have a chance to observe and interact as they practice drill and patrol throughout the day. Come see history in the present. Explore the island and meet this group to learn about local history and life in central Maine during the mid-1700s.

Make sure to be on the island before 1 p.m. for a discussion of the Native American raid against the Whiddon and Nobel families who were living on the island and taken in 1750.

Sign up now, as space is limited by ferry and on–island truck transportation. Or paddle your own canoe or kayak over and deposit your fee in the collection boxes at the campground and landing.

To attend, please call Swan Island Reservations at 207-547-5322 to reserve a place in this living history event. An $8 admission fee for this event will be charged and collected upon arrival. Please bring correct change.

Ferry transportation across the Kennebec River will be at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and a final departure at 5 p.m. on Saturday. If you are hungry after your excursion, we suggest visiting one of the many popular restaurants in downtown Richmond.

This event will take place rain or shine.

For more information on Fletcher’s Scouting Company of Fort St. George visit  www.fletchersscoutingcompany.org and find them on Facebook as well!

And make sure to "like" Swan Island's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/swanislandwma.

Swan Island, known for its abundant and often quite visible wildlife, is actually an abandoned 18th and 19th century town called Perkins Township, and has long been recognized for its varied and interesting history. The management area, about 1,755 acres in size, is located in the Kennebec River between the towns of Richmond and Dresden. The Island's public visitation season runs from May 15th through Labor Day (with limited access through the fall). There are ten Adirondack type shelters available for overnight use; picnic facilities for day use; modern bathroom facilities at campground; and drinking water.

If you wish to visit the Swan Island Wildlife Management Area, you must make reservations for the ferry and/or campground. You may access the island, for day use, via personal canoe or kayak without a reservation; admission fees may be deposited in iron rangers. All visitor fees are as follows: day use, 3 years and under – free; 4 years and older - $ 8.00. For overnight camping, 3 years and under – free; 4 years and older - $14.00. Please visit our website at www.maine.gov/swanisland for more information and details about the island; or like us on Facebook!

Swan Island, the Steve Powell Wildlife Management Area, is owned and maintained by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Its operation and maintenance are supported by your fees as well as revenue from the sale of hunting and fishing licenses, and federal monies under the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Program.