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Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site
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Edward
March 31, 2021
A hidden gem in Damariscotta, just off Business Route 1 north of downtown. Park just off the road--it's well-marked--and take an hour for a walk through the old shell heaps along the Damariscotta River. Whaleback Shell Midden is a shell midden, or dump, consisting primarily of oyster shells located on the east side of the Damariscotta River in Maine, United States. It is preserved as a Maine state historic site and was included as part of the Damariscotta Oyster Shell Heaps listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969. Other shell middens are located on the estuary in both Damariscotta and Newcastle.[1] The middens in this area were formed over about 1,000 years between 200 BC to AD 1000. (from Wikipedia)
A hidden gem in Damariscotta, just off Business Route 1 north of downtown. Park just off the road--it's well-marked--and take an hour for a walk through the old shell heaps along the Damariscotta River. Whaleback Shell Midden is a shell midden, or dump, consisting primarily of oyster shells locate…
Jeff & Steph
June 8, 2022
11 acres of trails overlooking the river. This historic site right on the river, just beyond a huge apple orchard, is a secret local favorite. Very close to Damariscotta for shopping and snacks.
Alice & Rob
January 2, 2021
Accessible walking trails and fascinating history behind the shell middens. A great place to walk after getting a cone from the nearby Round Top Ice Cream.
Ouda
January 19, 2022
Very cool small trail down to where shells got piled up down by the river. Good place to go on a hot day. Dogs love it.
Laura
October 14, 2020
A 20 minute drive to a notable and ancient Indian shell minden. People have been feasting on oysters here for literally ages. See for yourself! And get some exercise, a 15 minute hike in.
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535 Main St
Damariscotta, ME