HARRISON — The Historic Scribner’s Saw Mill and Homestead site will be open for tours on Memorial Day, May 30 and again the following Saturday, June 4 from 1 – 4 p.m.. Come early enough to be able to enjoy the tour of the mill where you learn about the “Sash” saw used to cut lumber, how to put together a barrel, watch the shingle mill slicing off shingles in the long shed, the blacksmith operating the forge in the blacksmith shop, and tour the Homestead. The barn and ice houses are also open for self-guided tours.
This season our volunteers will be finishing the recently raised timber frame that is to serve as an exhibit shed. The shed will hold early items related to the mill that will tell the early history and stories of the mill. There will be a working weekend on June 3, 4, and 5. Anyone interested in helping is welcome. There is much to do with installing the siding, windows, oxen shoeing sling and exhibit set up.
Scribner’s Mill is found south of Bolsters Mills on Jesse Mill Rd. crossing over the Crooked River Bridge into the Town of Harrison, the mill is on the left. From Routes 35 or 117, follow the Maine State Directional signs found at Carsley or Maple Ridge Roads respectively. For those following their GPS from Rte. 121, continue on Bolsters Mills Rd. to Jesse Mill Rd. instead of turning onto the Tamworth Rd.
A $5 donation for each adult is requested. Check our website scribnersmill.org for more information about the mill.
Caption: Timber frame erected in November 2021.
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