Island of Eagles: The Swan Island Story
Special | 49m 16sVideo has Closed Captions
Learn the fascinating tale of Swan Island, one of Maine's most intriguing historic islands
Located at the head of Merrymeeting Bay on the Kennebec River, Swan island was the site of an Abenaki hunting & fishing outpost. Later, the island was claimed by colonists who founded a village in the 18th century; a village that later became known as the Town of Perkins. Perkins was once a prodigious farming community. Ice cutting, fishing & shipbuilding were among the island's many industries.
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Island of Eagles: The Swan Island Story
Special | 49m 16sVideo has Closed Captions
Located at the head of Merrymeeting Bay on the Kennebec River, Swan island was the site of an Abenaki hunting & fishing outpost. Later, the island was claimed by colonists who founded a village in the 18th century; a village that later became known as the Town of Perkins. Perkins was once a prodigious farming community. Ice cutting, fishing & shipbuilding were among the island's many industries.
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Maine Public Film Series is a local public television program presented by Maine PBS
Maine Public Community Films is brought to you by members like you.