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About Our Town. Welcome to Van Buren, Maine, a charming town that beautifully combines rich history with stunning natural surroundings and a strong sense of community. Nestled along the magnificent Saint John River, Van Buren is a picturesque and inviting destination for residents and visitors alike.
Jul 12, 2022 · Located near Fort Kent along U.S. Route 1 South— (part of a route known as The Scenic Byway)—Acadian Village includes five beautifully restored structures that showcase local history and culture. This living heritage museum has been drawing visitors for more than 100 years.
Acadian Village in Van Buren. Activities: Maine history, historic tours, historic homes and architecture. Region: Aroostook County. Season/Hours: General Public: mid-June to mid-September. Special Tours (10 or more people): May 31 to October 31. Admission: Adults: $5; Students: $2.50.
Apr 16, 2012 · U.S. Customs, Van Buren (2003) [van BU-rehn] is a town in Aroostook County, incorporated on February 11, 1881 from Van Buren Plantation. It annexed land from Hamlin plantation in 1907. Named for the eighth U.S. President, Martin Van Buren, the area was a haven for Acadians escaping the British oppression of 1755.
Apr 9, 2013 · Van Buren, Maine 04785 207-868-5042. The 17 buildings overlooking the St. John River in the Acadian Village retain the cultural heritage of the Acadians who settled in the St. John Valley during the mid-eighteenth century. The settlement reflects and incorporates those traits inherent to the Acadians.
Van Buren is one of Maine’s most northerly towns, hugging the United States border with New Brunswick. Nicknamed “The Gateway to the St. John Valley,” the town is proud of its heritage as a riverside community.
4 days ago · VAN BUREN, Maine — What began as a professor’s Google search led to a collaboration between a Philadelphia university and a northern Maine border town more than 700 miles away.
