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Saint Croix Island International Historic Site

The winter of 1604-1605 on Saint Croix Island was a cruel one for Pierre Dugua's French expedition. Iced in by freezing temperatures and cut off from fresh water and game, 35 of 79 men died. As spring arrived and native people traded game for bread, the health of those remaining improved. Although the expedition moved on by summer, the beginning of French presence in North America had begun.

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Photos

View of the drive into Saint Croix Island International Historic Site.
View of the drive into Saint Croix Island International Historic Site.
A wayside discussing the history of the island along the interpretive trail.
An interpretive trail guides visitors through the history of the island and the people who called it home.
A bronze sculpture of a Passamaquoddy person reaching out to assist the French settlers.
The Passamaquoddy's assistance kept the French explorers alive.
A bronze sculpture of Pierre Dugua with a reenactor standing nearby.
Pierre Dugua and his men spent a dealthy winter on Saint Croix Island.
Three visitors read an interpretive wayside along the trail.
As you walk along the trail waysides provide more information about surviving that deadly winter of 1604-05.

Activities

  • Paddling
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Wildlife Watching