Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Take a step back in time at the Pownalborough Courthouse in Dresden, Maine. Built in 1761 along the banks of the Kennebec River, this pre-Revolutionary War courthouse has witnessed centuries of Maine history.
Come along for a look inside this historic landmark and discover a little of its fascinating connection to Maine’s colonial and Revolutionary-era past!
This video is part of the Assignment Maine: America @ 250 series.
Assignment Maine: America at 250 is made possible by Lee Auto Malls, Corient, George Washington’s Mount Vernon and viewers like you.
Love what you see on Maine Public's YouTube channel? Support your local public media station by donating at mainepublic.org/donateyoutube
Take a step back in time at the Pownalborough Courthouse in Dresden, Maine. Built in 1761 along the banks of the Kennebec River, this pre-Revolutionary War courthouse has witnessed centuries of Maine history.
Come along for a look inside this historic landmark and discover a little of its fascinating connection to Maine’s colonial and Revolutionary-era past!
This video is part of the Assignment Maine: America @ 250 series.
Assignment Maine: America at 250 is made possible by Lee Auto Malls, Corient, George Washington’s Mount Vernon and viewers like you.
Love what you see on Maine Public's YouTube channel? Support your local public media station by donating at mainepublic.org/donateyoutube










