When we think of history in New England, maybe the Mayflower’s legendary journey to Plymouth comes to mind or perhaps the Boston Massacre, the Battle of Bunker Hill or even the political dynasties that were the Adamses and the Kennedys. Not many people, however, may be familiar with New England’s involvement in the American Civil War.

Many of the principle cast of the American Revolution came from New England, much of the causative factors in the Revolutionary War came from New England and of course, the war itself, part of it at least, was fought in New England.  When the sparks of the Civil War loomed on the horizon as far back as 1820, New England rose to the occasion much as it did during the time of our Founding Fathers—a surprise to many. The only major difference was that the battles of the American Civil War were not fought in the six states of New England, save perhaps St. Albans, Vermont, where wayward Confederate soldiers took a stand on their way to Canada.  Major figures of the Civil War also came from this area and we can certainly attribute many of the causes of the Civil War directly to New England roots.

The New England Outdoor Center NEOC (also known as the New England White Water Center) offers the best outdoor vacation experience in Maine, highlighting adventure, breathtaking scenery, wildlife and local natural history. Whether on water or land your trail starts here.

Our accommodations feature Lakeside lodging and cabins overlooking Millinocket Lake and Katahdin, Maine’s highest peak. Our full-service cabins are open year round and our River Drivers Restaurant is open seven days a week. We offer a diverse array of recreation options which showcase Maine’s natural beauty these include white water rafting on the Penobscot for all ages, snowmobile rentals, cross country skiing and guided wildlife tours. Our location is only eight miles from Baxter State Park, an extraordinary setting which offers miles of hiking for all levels and abilities. 

Established in 1999 in New York City, On Location Tours has expanded its famous TV and movie tours into Boston. For super unique sightseeing opportunities, tour-goers should join On Location Tours on the Boston TV & Movie Sites Bus Tour and the Boston Movie Mile Walking Tour. All tours are led by local actors who provide the inside scoop on what it’s like to be behind-the-scenes in Beantown. The Boston TV & Movie Sites Bus Tour visits 40+ TV and movie locations over the course of three hours. Tour-goers are able to hop off the bus at designated stops and explore different areas of town, so be sure to bring your camera for photo-ops!  Explored neighborhoods include Beacon Hill, Back Bay, Copley, South Boston, North End, West End and Charlestown.  While touring on the Boston TV & Movie Sites Tour, you’ll see locations from The Departed, Cheers, The Town, Legally Blonde, Ally McBeal, Mystic River, Boston Legal, Knight & Day, Fever Pitch, Gone Baby Gone and many more!