Chelsea: A Glimpse Into Early Colonial Period in New England
Chelsea, Maine is a town in Kennebec County incorporated as a town in the mid-19th century. It was named after Chelsea, Massachusetts. It is home to the facilities of the Togus Vererans Administration.
Best Time to Visit
The perfect time to visit Chelsea is during the months of May through September, for the best weather. Peak tourist season is usually during the months of June, August, and September. Tourists are least likely to visit in November.
What to Do & Area Attractions
One of the most popular attractions in the area is Cushnoc Archaeological Site or Koussinoc. Excavated in the 1980s, it was the site of a 17th-century trading post ran by English colonists. It offers a glimpse into the construction, living, and trading practices during the early colonial period in New England. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989 and declared a National Historic Landmark in 1993. Another interesting site to visit nearby is Redington Museum in Waterville, which is housed in a two-storey house established in 1814. Opened in 1927, it is a historic house containing exhibits about Waterville. It also serves as the headquarters of the Waterville Historical Society. It is part of the National Register of Historic Places. Tourists should also visit Maine State Museum, which has collections featuring the state’s history and prehistory, and natural science. A lot of Chelsea ME hotels offer fine accommodation services at decent rates. You can book a stay at the Senator Inn & Spa, which offers an indoor pool, spa services and free wifi ; or at the Quality Inn & Suites Evergreen Hotel, which has a picnic area, an outdoor pool, sun loungers, and a shopping mall onsite; or at the Homewood Suites by Hilton Augusta that features free wifi, an outdoor pool, and is near the University of Maine.