Scenic view of Acadian Village
Scenic view of Acadian Village NPS Photo

Maine Acadian Culture

Federal Recreation Area · Maine · National Park Service

Maine Acadians share beliefs and experiences tying them to a common religion, languages, and history. The St. John River, land, and family are essential to their culture. The National Park Service supports the Maine Acadian Heritage Council, an association of historical societies, cultural clubs, towns, and museums that work together to support Maine Acadian culture in the St. John Valley.

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Know before you go

Phone
2077286826
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

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What's here

Highlights: Colonization and Settlement · Explorers and Expeditions · Farming and Agriculture · Animals · Birds · Forests and Woodlands

Activities & features: Arts and Culture · Fishing · Food · Museum Exhibits

Photos

  • Our Lady of Assumption Church, Acadian Village
    NPS Photo
  • Mont-Carmel, newly painted in original color scheme.
    NPS Photo
  • St Francis Historical Society and Gardens
    NPS Photo
  • This site preserves one of a few surviving train water tanks in the United States and a 1940s era ca
    NPS Photo

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Sources: National Park Service · updated 2026-08-12