Acadian Village: History Of A Region

Winter, Spring,Summer & Fall: The St. John’s Valley region in northern Maine is home to one of the state’s largest historic sites, Acadian Village. Acadian Village is located just north of Van Buren and serves as a tribute to the Acadian heritage of the people of Maine. Tours of the museum are offered and visitors can tour a dozen of buildings such as the railroad station, chapel, school house and black smiths shop would have looked like back in the early 1800’s. Another place to see is located in the town of Lille. The name may not be one of Maine’s most recognized towns but, it is home to the Musee Culturel du Mont Carmel which is a restored Catholic church that now serves as a museum and cultural center. The building proudly displays two hand carved angels playing the trumpets on each of its turrets. These carvings were done by a renown sculptor from Quebec in 1908.