Explore Revolutionary War History In Charming Castine, Maine The coastal New England village was the site of a dramatic naval battle with the British by Hilary Nangle, AARP, May 26, 2021 | Comments: mauritius images GmbH / Alamy Stock Photo COVID-19 update: When planning your trip, check with museums and other attractions or diversions about their current pandemic-related policies, as well as Maine's COVID-19 website. Maine lifted its quarantine and COVID-19 requirements for out-of-state visitors on May 1 but may reinstate them for arrivals from particular states if their caseloads spike. The minute you round the corner into Castine, you know you've arrived somewhere special. This coastal Maine town seduces visitors with its handsome Federal and Georgian homes, elm-lined streets, colorful gardens, college campus and serene views of windjammers and working boats cruising Penobscot Bay — but it's more than a pretty face. Long visited by Native Americans and occupied continuously since the early 1600s, Castine played a significant role in America's early history. Here, prowl through forts, poke around museums and read interpretive signage commemorating historic battles, burial grounds, trading posts and other historical sites and events.