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Rhubarb pies,
part of the
traditional foods
at the Margaretta
Day Festival in
Machias, on June
15th, 2019.

Celebrate the American Revolution Downeast, specifically the
Battle of the Margaretta, 1st Naval Battle of the American
Revolution, and beginning of the US Merchant Marine, and
The Ruggles House, designed by housewright Aaron S. Sherman the Battle of the Rim, when the British returned for revenge and
of Marshfield, Massachusetts, was built 1818-1820 for Judge were defeated by the Patriots & Native Americans.
Thomas Ruggles, a wealthy lumber dealer, postmaster, captain
of the local militia and Justice of Court Sessions for Washington
County, Maine. This particularly lovely example of Adamesque
style Federal period architecture is remarkable for its location as
well as its survival. For more info, go to www.ruggleshouse.org

Historic House Museum
Lovely Federal Period
Architecture

Flying Staircase
Intricate Carvings
Period Antiques
skirmishes
Guided Tours history, food
Admission
crafters & artists
music, storytelling
207-483-4637 informative talks
146 Main St historical presentations
Columbia Falls
Photos and information courtesy of the
Ruggles House Museum in Columbia Falls. History comes alive with an
encampment, Reenactors,
Open mid-June to mid-October Native Americans and
Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Sundays noon-4 p.m. demonstrations.
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