Websites Related to the Revolutionary War in Maine

  1. The Penobscot Expedition
    The worst naval losses in US History before Pearl Harbor occurred in Maine during the Revolutionary War. Learn more about it here.
  2. Current Maine News Related to The American Revolution
    Click here to link with a news search of all American Revolutionary War topics as it relates to Maine
  3. Burnham Tavern
    Site of the planning of the first naval battle of the American Revolution, this tavern is located in Machias, Maine.
  4. General Henry Knox
    In 1795, newly retired from public life, General Henry Knox bade farewell to Philadelphia and moved his family to Montpelier in Thomaston, Maine, to dedicate his "all to the development of the District of Maine.
  5. The New England Genealogical Society
    Founded in 1845, the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) is the oldest genealogical society in the country. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, NEHGS today has over 20,000 members tracing their heritage in New England and around the world.
  6. The New England Contingent of SAR Color Guards and Living History Units.
    It's objectives are to create, promote and participate in New England Ceremonies and Events honoring our Nations Revolutionary War past, to act as recruiters for the Sons of the American Revolution, and to foster friendship and support between the New England State Societies.
  7. Maine State Archives Revolutionary War Land Grants and Pension Applications
    This site is sponsered by the State of Maine.