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Saint Croix Island International Historic SiteSaint Croix Island is surrounded by blue water.
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Saint Croix Island International Historic Site
Things To Do
A bronze statue of a French settler holding his hat sits in the trees along an interpretive trail with a shelter in the background.

Larger-than-life bronze statues line the interpretive trail at the mainland site.

The site is focused on establishing a quiet atmosphere of respect meant to promote contemplation of the heroism and suffering of the French colonists in 1604–05.

Wander along the short, accessible interpretive trail at the mainland site. The trail features bronze figures of the French settlers and Passamaquoddy people, as well as wayside exhibits that discuss historical events and the interaction of the two cultures. A model of the 1604 French settlement sits under a shelter overlooking the island.

From mid-June through mid-September, participate in short ranger talks about the history of the settlement.

Visits to the island itself are not encouraged due to its fragile nature. The mainland site provides scenic views of the island and the Saint Croix River.

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Did You Know?
The Acadians were descendants of French farmers who settled in the areas of present-day Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island in the 1630s. Primarily French speaking and Roman Catholic, their relations with English conquerors were troubled. They were deported between 1755 and 1763.

Last Updated: April 17, 2009 at 16:29 EST