While we’re all staying at home and following the social distancing guidelines, our friends at the Maine State Archives have decided to bring one of our favorite dog friendly places to you! They have created a virtual reality tour of Fort Knox in Prospect, Maine.

Named for Major General Henry Knox, America’s first Secretary of War, Fort Knox was established in 1844 to protect the Penobscot River Valley against possible future British naval invasions.  However, although troops were stationed there during the Civil War and later during the Spanish American War, it never saw battle.

Constructed between 1844 and 1864 Fort Knox is Maine’s first fort entirely built of granite.  Yet it was never completed.  Today it is one of the best-preserved military fortifications on the New England seacoast, with its unique architectural features.

Thanks to the Maine State Archives you can now take a virtual tour of these interesting features both inside and out, while learning fun facts along the way. The Maine Virtual Reality Experience uses VR technology to put you right inside of Fort Knox and other interesting sites in Maine without ever leaving your home. While on your tour, you can activate pop-ups of historical anecdotes about the site simply by directing your gaze. These experiences can also be viewed on a desktop computer, but are most effective when using a cell phone in a VR headset, for the full 360-degree immersive view.

So without further ado, click on this link and begin your tour of Fort Knox!