Old Fort Western

Worth the Time and the Fee

We had very little time to get to our accommodation for the night, but this was a good stop to make. For the entry fee, Fort Western in Augusta, Maine--built in 1754--offers a historically-attired gui...

Benedict Arnold was a jerk

I learned quite a bit during this tour, but I had not been aware that Benedict Arnold spent time in this fort and ran a disastrous expedition to Quebec from it in the fall. The fort is worth a visit a...

Must stop!

I've driven by Ft. Western for over 30 years as a sales rep and never stopped. This week on our way to Quebec I planned it as a morning stop with my 2 teen Grandsons. Our guide was superb. Facts of m...

A Historic Highlight

One of the few things to do in Augusta but certainly worth doing. Gives you a clear sense for how it was to live in the frontier days under British rule. Augusta residents get in free.

Enjoyable History Lesson

This was an interesting tour. The collection of artifacts is impressive. Our guide was informative and easy to talk to. The buildings at the fort are truly a piece of history. Our tour lasted a little...