Fort McKavett State Historic Site

"Great place to stop and stretch your legs. The fort is mostly intact with many of the buildings open to explore with period furniture, clothing and lots of cool things to look at. They have a great museum with knowledgeable cheerful people. Its kid friendly with a stand of outfits your kiddos can try on.."

"We stumbled upon this gem on the drive home. There is an entrance fee, so you need to drop by the visitor center first. We walked the ground first and then realized we should have paid first. The fort is huge, so make sure you’re ready to walk. We didn’t have time to check out all of the buildings, but will have to make the time to come back. I do recommend walking down to the quarry and the kiln followed by the spring. It’s a beautiful walk."

"Had a cool trip to Fort McKavett! Such a cool place, buildings dated back in the 1700s! A part of the history that’s worth learning and experience it! Most of the buildings are extremely well preserved! Such a good work they are doing by preserving it!"

"Ft. McKavett is a very well presented and preserved piece of American history that can be enjoyed by history buffs and by the whole family! The staff and curators are friendly and knowledgeable, and their dedication to the fort is obvious in their enthusiasm and presentation of the holiday and special occasion events. The visitors center is both charming and educational, from the well-preserved historical artifacts to the museum quality miniature dioramas that depict the soldier's lives within the fort during the mid to late 1800s. Highly recommended!"

"On top of a windy hill (river just behind and below), wide open skies, and one of the best preserved forts in the state. Wear good walking shoes, the ground is a bit rocky. Bathrooms behind the visitor center/museum are clean and heated/cooled."