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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Saint Croix Island
84 Saint Croix Drive
Calais,
Maine
04619
USA
Hours
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- Sun, Mon, Thu - Sat: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Good for wildlife viewing.
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Pets Allowed
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Wifi
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Credit Cards Accepted
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- National park
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