Fulco of Maine

Fulco of Maine is a notable 16th-century figure, recognized as the first recorded person of African descent in Maine’s history. He arrived in 1630 as an enslaved person to a European settler but later gained freedom. Fulco lived in a time when the region was undergoing colonial transformation. His presence highlights the often-overlooked history of Black individuals in early New England, reflecting broader themes of slavery and racial dynamics in America's past. Fulco's story contributes to the understanding of Maine's historical narrative and the complexities of race relations in early colonial America.