Fort. McClary Built before the Revolutionary War, this fort was orginally called Fort William & Mary for the english monarchs. After the Battle of Bunker Hill, it was re-named Fort McClarey after a local hero of that battle.
This fort sits on Kittery Point, above Pepperel Cove and overlooking the entrance to the Piscataqua River. Together with Fort Constitution on the Portsmouth side it provided much needed to protection to the shipyards and docks upriver which were crucial to the newly declared nation's survival. In the forground of the picture is the fort's western-most blockhouse. Next to the storage building to it's left is a pile of cannon balls and in the background lies Pierce Island and the Portsmouth shore.
The Fort is now open to the public but parking is quite limited and it is best to visit on a weekday, especially during tourist season
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