This year marks the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain. Although St. Andrews never saw any action during the war the townspeople were still nervous with the US just across Passamaquoddy Bay. They were not fearful of attacks from their Maine neighbours and trading partners but from the raiding privateers coming from states further south. Due to this fear the townspeople decided to increase the existing defenses by building new blockhouses.
Students visiting the Huntsman often have a chance to see the existing Blockhouse and its cannons from the outside and learn a little of the history from the War of 1812. Those visiting from the first of June to the end of August have the chance to enter the Blockhouse with an interpreter.
Interested in offering your students a unique field trip rich with marine biology and history? Visit our website to learn how we can create a field course to fit the needs and interests of you and your students www.huntsmanmarine.ca/html/education.html.
Students enjoying the Blockhouse.
