McCurdy Smokehouse Museum


On Lubec's main drag, this photogenic wood-and-shingle complex was one of over 40 herring smokehouses operating in the area during the 19th century. Here, you can wander through the old buildings, with exhibitions (and volunteer guides) explaining how the smoking process worked.


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