Old Fort Western (circa 1754) 16 Cony Street, Augusta, ME 04330, 207-626-2385, The oldest surviving wooden fort in America, this National Historic Landmark was once used as a staging point for the assault on Quebec with Benedict Arnold during the American Revolution. There is also a house museum on site that is filled with period furnishings and a store that contains hundreds of items documented in historic account books. more... 

Lithgow Public Library 123 Winthrop Street, Augusta, ME 04330, 207-626-2415, Special collections at this library include a Maine history collection, large print books, and a career exploration center. A large variety of educational, recreational, and professional materials are also available. more... 

Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library 43 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333, 207-287-1600, Providing legal and governmental information services, this library offers numerous legal community news and services including Legislative Publications that include current statutes, bills, and session laws, and Private and Special Laws, many relating to municipal governments. more...

Kennebec Historical Society 61 Winthrop Street, Augusta, ME 04330, 207-622-7718, Founded in 1891, this nonprofit historical preservation organization preserves numerous artifacts relating to Augusta including photographs from the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries, reference books, local newspapers, documents, and manuscripts. more... 

Maine Military Historical Society Camp Keyes, 207-626-4338, The only museum in Maine that is dedicated solely to Maine military history, this museum contains numerous historical objects and artifacts pertaining to the history of the military in Maine. Educational programs are available. more...

Maine State Museum 83 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333, 207-287-2301, Four floors of exhibits at this museum display over 12,000 years of Maine history, including the Ice Age, the Paleo-Indians, the first European explorers, and wonderful arts and crafts that depict the way of life in Maine. more...