Fort McClary Maine State Historic Site

The Fort McClary State Historic Site has stood its ground for more than 275 years. It was built to protect enemy approaches towards the Piscataqua River near the southern gateway to Kittery, Maine. It was named after Major Andrew McClary, who was a native to New Hampshire. He died heroically in the Battle of Bunker Hill in the Revolutionary War. The fort still stands as one of the most historic forts in all of Maine. It has done an excellent job of preserving the military history and changes in military architecture as well as military technology. It offers visitors access to not only a well known historical site, but also an excellent museum.

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