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For thousands of years, people have lived, created, explored, worked, studied, and vacationed at the land we now know as Acadia National Park. Meet some of the fascinating individuals whose lives and contributions have shaped this place. You can also explore how these individual contributions have come together into a collective cultural heritage of Acadia.
Wabanaki Nations
Learn more about the heritage, culture, and continuing presence of tribes known collectively as Wabanaki or "People of the Dawnland" 
African Americans
Meet the African Americans who influenced Acadia National Park and the surrounding communities. 
Women
Numerous women played significant roles in stewardship, philanthropy, and scientific research at Acadia. 
The Champlain Society
Learn about the group of Harvard University students whose summers of science helped lead to the founding of Acadia National Park. 
Hancock County Trustees
The Hancock County Trustees of Public Reservations incorporated in 1901, forming a land trust that would eventually lead to a national park. 
Village Improvement Associations
Meet the men and women who formed Village Improvement Associations to shape the future of their communities and Acadia National Park. 
Skilled Local Laborers
Meet the incredible local laborers who's hands crafted stone and wood into the buildings and structures of Acadia National Park. 
Civilian Conservation Corps - 1933-1942
During the nine years the CCC was stationed here, they completed hundreds of projects including forestry work and campground construction. 
Job Corps - 1965-1969
Acadia's Job Corps Center provided job training to men from white, African American, and other communities of color from 1965-1969. 
Early Park Employees
Meet the trailblazers who made historic contributions to the formation and development of Acadia National Park. 
The Carroll Family
The Carroll family homesteaded here for three generations. Their home is now a historic site where visitors can explore homestead life. |
Last updated: December 10, 2024