Near Calais in Washington County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)

Strangers Offshore / Étrangers du grand large

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 18, 2018

1. Strangers Offshore / Étrangers du grand large Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In 1604, this was the land of the Passamaquoddy. In June, several families would have been camped here harvesting fish and shellfish. Nobody knows what the residents thought when a large ship landed at a nearby island. We do know they helped the newcomers and left them in peace.

How would you feel if a huge vehicle full of strangers arrive on your street? Would you welcome them, ignore them, or just watch them?

[Illustration caption reads]
The Passamaquoddy had probably had previous contacts with European fishers and fur traders. However, all contacts had been seasonal. No Europeans had wintered here before.

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En 1604, cette terre appartient aux Pescomodys. En juin, plusieurs familles campent ici, pour y pêcher poissons, mollusques et crustacés. Comment savoir ce qui traverse l'esprit des habitants de la région lorsqu'ils voient un grand navire jeter l'ancre à côté d'une île tout près d'ici? Nous savons toutefois qu'ils vivent en paix avec les nouveaux arrivants et leur viennent

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Quelle serait votre réaction si un énorme véhicule rempli d'étrangers débarquait dans votre rue? Auriez-vous tendance à les accueillir, à les ignorer ou juste à les regarder?

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Les Pescomodys avaient sans doute déjà eu des contacts avec des pêcheurs et des commerçants de fourrures européens. Il s'agissait d'une présence saisonnière seulement, car aucun Européen n'avait passé l'hiver ici.

Erected by National Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1604.

Location. 45° 7.437′ N, 67° 8.802′ W. Marker is near Calais, Maine, in Washington County. Marker is on the grounds of Saint Croix Island International Historic Site, along the interpretive trail. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 84 Saint Croix Drive, Calais ME 04619, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Settling on Saint Croix Island / Colonisation de l'île Sainte-Croix (a few steps from this marker); Building A Community / Tout à bâtir (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to Saint Croix Island International Historic Site / An Enduring Legacy

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 18, 2018

2. Strangers Offshore / Étrangers du grand large Marker

(a few steps from this marker); Exploring the Coast / Exploration de la côte (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Croix Island (within shouting distance of this marker); Trapped For The Winter / Prisonniers de l'hiver (within shouting distance of this marker); Lessons Learned / Leçons durement apprises (within shouting distance of this marker); Imagining the Settlement / La colonie telle qu'on l'imagine (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Calais.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Saint Croix Island International Historic Site / Île Sainte-Croix Lieu historique international

Also see . . .
1. Saint Croix Island International Historic Site. (Submitted on October 19, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Native Languages of the Americas: Passamaquoddy. (Submitted on October 19, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Saint Croix Island International Historic Site Audio Files for Interpretive Trail. (Submitted on October 20, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Statue Complimenting Strangers Offshore / Étrangers du grand large Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 18, 2018

3. Statue Complimenting Strangers Offshore / Étrangers du grand large Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 150 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 19, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.