The Kennebec Rivers shores in the Maine Woods have witnessed paddlers in birch bark canoes, the bateaux of Benedict Arnold, millions of board feet of lumber, mountains of pulpwood, a variety of fishermen, and innumerable recreational rafters. Explore this mighty river and discover the historical significance of the Kennebec River.

This story is an excerpt from the Mountain Heritage Traveling Exhibit managed by the Maine Woods Consortium. The exhibit was produced by Mountain Counties Heritage, Inc. and designed by Insyt New Media. Funding was provided by the Federal Highway Administration and the Maine Department of Transportation through the National Scenic Byways Program through the Old Canada Road National Scenic Byway. All image and text rights have been received.