AUBURN — The Androscoggin Historical Society has developed a series of experiences scheduled throughout the summer at the Knight House on the Auburn Riverwalk near West Pitch Park.

Constructed in 1796, this is the oldest house in downtown Auburn. Programs are free, although donations will be accepted. Masking is required to enter the house.

The Knight House will be open for tours on the following dates from 1-4 p.m.:

• Saturday, May 29: The outside theme will honor Memorial Day, with an emphasis on the Civil War.

• Wednesday, June 9: The outside activities will involve methods of communication, from slates and quills, to telephones and typewriters.

• Saturday, June 26: Outside activities will involve cleaning chores using old artifacts.

• Wednesday, July 14: The outside theme will feature textiles and needle tatting demonstrations.

• Saturday, July 31: The outside activities will feature old-fashioned games.

• Wednesday, Aug. 11: The outside theme will be preserving foods and will feature a corn sheller, apple peeler, and butter maker.

• Saturday, Aug. 28: The theme will be the herb garden and will include samples from the Knight House culinary and medicinal herb garden.

• Monday, Oct. 11: Indigenous People’s Day will be celebrated by showcasing the Ne-Do-Ba collection of artifacts donated to the society.

For more information, call the society at 207-784-0586.