| Fort Sullivan was built in 1808 to defend Eastport. On July 18,1814, Eastport, Maine was occupied by the British led by Admiral Hardy in 1814. This started a four-year occupation which saw Eastport and a large portion of eastern Maine either occupied by or under threat of occupation by the British. During that time Eastport became part of New Brunswick, Canada, and the British Empire. On that July day the Stars and Stripes was lowered from the flagpole at Fort Sullivan to be replaced by the Union Jack. Even after word of peace reached England in February, 1815, British forces remained in Eastport, which they insisted had always been a part of New Brunswick. This territory was returned to the United States by the Treaty of Ghent. The U.S. Senate unanimously approved the treaty on February 16, 1815, and President James Madison exchanged ratification papers with a British diplomat in Washington on February 17; the treaty was proclaimed on February 18 and fighting immediately stopped when news of the treaty finally reached the United States. Fort Sullivan and the Powder Magazine sites contain archeological remains and, as it was for the small band of American defenders, offer amazing views of the passage taken by the invading armada. |
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| This Powder House, from the war of 1812, is slowly disappearing before our eyes and we need your help to raise the funds needed to restore this very important part of our history. Please use this form to make a very much appreciated donation. |
| YOU CAN HELP BY Sending your contribution to: Eleanor Norton, Treasurer PO Box 95 Eastport, ME 04631 "POWDER HOUSE FUND" |
| YOU CAN HELP BY Donating your treasures to: Border Historical Society Auction to be held in downtown Eastport July 3rd - 9:00 to 11:30 AM Auctioneer - Chris Gardner (antiques, historical items, crafts, etc.) ALL DONATIONS WELCOME!! |
| YOU CAN HELP BY Volunteering your time PLEASE get in touch with our Auction Chairman Ruth McInnis 207-853-2328 |
| Fort Sullivan Powder House |
| Powder House Committee Chairman-Russ Terry Helen Archer Ross Furman Mike Garvin Willie Hopkins Jake Thayer Victor Voisine Wayne Wilcox |
