Historic site

Major Reuben Colburn House

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The Major Reuben Colburn House is a circa 1765 home that served as a staging point for Benedict Arnold's 1775 march to Quebec during the American Revolution. Visitors tour the restored rooms with period furniture and artifacts, learning about Colburn's role as a shipbuilder and patriot. The house sits on the Kennebec River, where Arnold's men built bateaux for the journey. Exhibits detail the expedition's challenges and local involvement.

Don't miss

See the room where Benedict Arnold planned the Quebec expedition
View original 18th-century furnishings and household items
Explore the riverside grounds where troops built boats

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