LIVERMORE – The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center’s Summer Family Programs are held every Wednesday until Aug. 24. Each day will feature two one-hour programs with an hour lunch break. The programs start at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

On Aug. 3, visitors will have the chance to participate in the “Farm Life 1870” program. The modified version of the school program, “Life in Rural Maine,” gives participants the opportunity to explore the barn and learn how to cook on the wood cookstove.

On Aug. 10, Norlands staff will offer the public an opportunity to experience 19th century academic lessons with their “One-Room Schoolhouse” program. They will also share Livermore frontier stories.

The program, “19th Century Crafts,” will be provided on Aug. 17 along with another “games” program.

The Norlands’ 445 acres provided the setting for a nature walk program to be offered on Aug. 24. In addition to receiving an introduction to some of the local trees and vegetation, visitors will learn about the dramatic changes that have occurred on the Washburn property over the past 200 years. Also on Aug. 24, the Norlands will offer the program, “Abenaki Stories,” about the original inhabitants of this part of Maine.

The cost is $3 a person, a program. Groups of more than people are asked to make reservations. Visitors may bring a picnic lunch to have between or after the programs. For more information, call 897-4366.