The first one went up in 1630, only 10 years after the Pilgrims showed up down the road in Massachusetts. That one, a trading post, lasted three years. Fort Pemaquid and Fort Charles followed, but neither made it out of the 1600s.
The English built Fort William Henry in 1690, and that structure is the model for what is in the photo. The French and Indians attacked the area in 1696, and the English fled. It was rebuilt and called Fort Frederick in 1729, and lasted for 30 years until a new fort was building in a different location.
Now comes the interesting part to tourists. The facility that was Fort William Henry has been partially rebuilt. The tower serves as something of a museum on the area for visitors. The second floor has an exhibit on the fort's history (1666-1761). Meanwhile, excavation efforts has revealed part of the fort; it's in the foreground of the photo. The tower offers some splendid views of the harbor, and the inside of the "fort" looks like a great place for a picnic.
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