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Is Saint Croix Island International Historic Site open right now?
International Historic Site · ME
Closed
Saint Croix Island International Historic Site is closed.
Why this statusClosed today per scheduled operating hours — reopens Thursday.
Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT
The winter of 1604-1605 on Saint Croix Island was a cruel one for Pierre Dugua's French expedition.
- Type
- International Historic Site
- State
- ME
- Nearest town
- Calais
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About Saint Croix Island International Historic Site
The winter of 1604-1605 on Saint Croix Island was a cruel one for Pierre Dugua's French expedition. Iced in by freezing temperatures and cut off from fresh water and game, 35 of 79 men died. As spring arrived and native people traded game for bread, the health of those remaining improved. Although the expedition moved on by summer, the beginning of French presence in North America had begun.
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Visitor info
Address84 Saint Croix Drive, Calais, ME 04619
Hours| Mon | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Fri | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Sat | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Sun | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
Ranger on Duty Hours, May 23, 2026 to October 31, 2026 (Closed Tuesday and Wednesday) Getting thereSaint Croix Island International Historic Site is best reached by private vehicle. The site is located 8 miles (13 km) south of Calais, Maine, on US Route 1, and can be reached either by Route 9 from Bangor or US Route 1, the coastal route from Portland and points south. From US Route 1, turn onto St. Croix Drive.…
How we read this status
We derive Saint Croix Island International Historic Site's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Closed today per scheduled operating hours — reopens Thursday. Full method: how we check park status.