Fort Gorges is a former United States military fort built on Hog Island Ledge in Casco Bay, Maine. Built from 1858 to 1864. Danny speaks with Paul Drinan, Executive Director about its first-ever fundraising campaign to support the development of a preservation plan for the 150-year-old fort.

Paul joined the Friends in 2014 and in 2015 was elected Executive Director. Since that time the group has seen their tax-exempt status reinstated, their constituent numbers increase exponentially and received numerous grants. As a community organizer and media coach, Paul has overseen many successful media campaigns in politics as well as social and environmental justice issues. National media events for clients include live interviews on NECN, CNN and FOX news. Paul’s passions include being outdoors with friends and family, community service, and of course, Fort Gorges.

The purpose of this program is to share information about Fort Gorges and its rich history to Maine as well as their fundraising campaign to support the development of a preservation plan for the 150-year-old fort.