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Calais, Maine
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In 1604, Pierre Dugua, Sieur de Mons, led a group of French settlers to establish a colony on Saint Croix Island, marking one of the earliest European settlements in North America.
Out of the 79 settlers who spent the winter on the island, 35 died due to scurvy and harsh conditions.
The island is recognized as an International Historic Site, commemorating the shared history and cultural ties between the two nations.
The settlers moved to Port Royal in present-day Nova Scotia in 1605 due to the island's unsuitable living conditions.
The island is preserved as a historic site and is not open to the public, but visitors can learn about its history at the nearby visitor center in Calais, Maine.
The Passamaquoddy, native to the region, played a crucial role in helping the settlers survive by teaching them local survival skills.
