Acadian Archives
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23 University Drive, Fort Kent ME 04743
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About Acadian Archives
The Acadian Archives at the University of Maine at Fort Kent are the leading center for the ongoing study, preservation, celebration, and dissemination of the rich cultural history of Acadians of the Upper St. John River Valley. In pursuing this mission, the Archives provide research opportunities and promote learning through their unique materials focusing on the Greater Madawaska Territory comprised of Acadians, French Canadians, Franco-Americans, Maliseet, and all cultural influences in this rural region of Acadians of the Lands and Forests.
Most Recent Reviews
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July 2026
Shout out to both Sofia Birden & Patrick Lacroix for helping with genealogy & printing within the library. They have no idea how tremendously helpful they really were ... ARE!
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February 2026
Thank you so much to Patrick for helping me find and verify the parish baptismal records of a Canadian ancestor from 1853.
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April 2025
Love the archives! They have helped me immensely with genealogy when I didn't know where to start! Lovely people to work with and absolutely lovely quiet/cozy space! Found out about my unknown Acadian Heritage and they have helped me embrace it as well. Definitely recommend stopping by if you are a history or genealogy...
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