Acadia National Park - Old Farm: Station Eight

The transcript narrates the influence of a beautiful garden by the sea on the speaker's journey to founding Acadia National Park. By 1913, over 5000 acres were assembled, and after negotiations, President Wilson accepted the lands as Sir Demont National Monument, just weeks before the National Park Service was established.

What natural elements inspired the author in their mother's garden?

What was the significance of the year 1913 in relation to Acadia National Park?

How many acres had been assembled by 1913 for the park?

What was the process that led to the establishment of Acadia National Park?

Who accepted the trustee lands as Sir Demont National Monument?