Welcome to The Arnold Expedition Historical Society
The Arnold Expedition Historical Society is a 501(c)3 corporation established in 1973 in anticipation of the bicentennial of the expedition in 1975. It then organized and carried out the only large-scale reenactment of the “March to Quebec” ever undertaken. Today, the society owns land and historic easements along the route of the expedition.
The headquarters of the AEHS is the Major Reuben Colburn House in Pittston, Maine. Build in 1775 the house is now a State of Maine Historical site.
The society also maintains hiking trails along the route of the expedition. The Arnold Expedition Historical Society has erected trail signs. An example is this one found on West Carry Pond near Arnold Point. The Appalachian Trail follows the Great Carry Route and is the only section of the AT to follow a Revolutionary war route.
Every season we always strive to refresh our signage and add new signs that will enhance the overall education of the public as they hike these trails.
The society also maintains hiking trails along the route of the expedition and works to collect and document information about the expedition and its participants, and the preservation of artifacts.
HEAR YE! Hear Ye!
The Expedition Messenger, Newsletter of The Arnold Expedition Historical Society is now available. In addition to the normal committee reports, this newsletter features three member-written articles that we hope you find interesting.
We have one post publication change - Rob Stevens' presentation in Bristol on June 14th, will take place at Bristol Consolidated School cafeteria.
arnoldsmarch.org/mailpoet-email/6597177c31b7-newsletter-20260528/
Rain or shine, and this year it's shine!
This content isn't available right now
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.
For yesterday's trail clearing we gathered roadside, shared coffee, doughnuts and conversation until Bob Donovan stepped forward and told us all where to go. Go work, that is.
So, with our assignments we headed for various trail sections. The Trilliums (Stinking Benjamins, a lot of the purple ones) were just poking their heads out. The trail blow-downs were few, and the rain held off until after we finished our lunch at the White Nichols cabin on Middle Carry Pond. The bateau stored there made a fine table, work platform and jungle gym.
Reid was our youngest volunteer. He brought his own loppers and didn't forget his work gloves.
Bob Donovan made sure the outhouse was up-to-par by way of a good sweeping and quick vacuum job.
June 19th, show up in Winthrop and strut your stuff!
This content isn't available right now
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Latest News
Plaque at Old Fort Western – First in Line
The Plaque shown below marks the spot outside Old Fort Western where Arnold’s Army assembled after embarking from their ships
Old Fort Western Tours – Free September 24, 2022.
On September 24th at Old Fort Western AEHS members get a free tour of the Fort. Have you ever
Update on September 24, 2022 meetings
Update for the September 24th meetings. All of the meetings are being held in the Augusta City Hall building adjacent
Expedition Messenger – September, 2022
08/31/2022 – Here is the most recent “Newsletter of The Arnold Expedition Historical Society.” To review past issues of the
Expedition Messenger – May, 2022
05/01/2022 – Here is the most recent “Newsletter of The Arnold Expedition Historical Society.” To review past issues of the
Here’s a new, 2021 guide booklet to the Great Carrying Place
This guide is intended for use by AEHS members and non-members who want to hike the 12.2-mile historic portage trail
Expedition Messenger – December 2020
3/26/21 – Here is the most recent “Newsletter of The Arnold Expedition Historical Society” published December, 2020. To review past
Newsletter Archive
Click here to explore our archive of newsletters and announcements, dating back to our founding 40 years ago.
Make sure to visit our video and audio booth.
Click here to read more news!