The Friends of Colonial Pemaquid is an all-volunteer association established in the fall of 1993 and incorporated as a 501c(3) non-profit organization. Our principal purpose is to cooperate with and support the State Bureau of Parks and Lands in its mission to preserve, maintain, and enhance the buildings and site called Colonial Pemaquid in the town of Bristol, Maine. This significant archaeological site was designated a National Historic Landmark on June 25, 1994.

During 1997-98, the Friends spearheaded a major capital fund campaign which raised $225,000 to preserve and renovate the historic Fort House. The refurbished building, with its archaeology lab and storage areas, period parlor, meeting and exhibit room, library, study center and gift shop was dedicated in August of 1999.

The Friends sponsor a variety of activities and events during the year. These include a summer lecture series focusing on historical and archaeological topics, living history events, and an archaeological workshop designed to show what field archaeology is like.

Other activities have included films, photo exhibits, and special workshops devoted to genealogy, preservation of photographs and documents, and healing with herbs. The Friends’ float, a replica of Fort William Henry is a favorite in local parades. The list of 2010 events is available on this website.

New and renewing members are always welcome.