Tag Archives: Aroostook War

The Mystery of History by Kait Carson

Posted on November 14, 2023 by kaitcarson

I was born and raised in New Jersey. Growing up in the shadow of New York City was like having a ringside seat to history in the making. From ticker tape parades honoring astronauts to mounting the endless swirl of … Continue reading →

Posted in Kait's posts | Tagged Aroostook War, Fort Kent Blockhouse, history, Maine/Canada Border, The Slash | 15 Comments

The Republic of Madawaska

Posted on June 20, 2022 by Vaughn C. Hardacker

Vaughn Hardacker here: If only all wars could be like the Aroostook War, a boundary dispute fought mostly with fists rather than cannon. The conflict featured a battle broken up by a bear, an arrest over a homemade flag and soldiers … Continue reading →