HARRISON — It stands as a visible reminder of the past, a throwback to a setting that serves as an important thread of the fabric of western Maine.

Dating back to 1847, Scribner’s Mill, originally a sash sawmill building, has stood on its undisturbed site, with six other restored structures. The scene features artifacts from over the decades, taking visitors on a historic trip at a place carefully passed down through six generations before ceasing operations in 1962. A variety of products were produced on the grounds, including barrels for local apple orchard owners, Peavey handles, table leg blanks, and much more. Opposite the mill is the homestead built in 1849 that today hosts visiting students, tours, and historical societies.

Scribner’s Mill Preservation is an organization dedicated to preserving the site and providing opportunities related to the life and times of this family-operated farm and lumbering business. Recently, Norway Savings Bank donated $1,000 to the organization’s ongoing efforts.

“The sill on the south end of the existing mill needs to be replaced due to deterioration in the beam. We are currently raising funds to help us defray the cost, and the NSB donation helps us a great deal,” said Martha Denison of Scribner’s Mill Preservation.

“At Norway Savings, it’s a thrill when we can assist in preserving a piece of our local history. Honoring the past, celebrating it in the present, and making sure sites like this remain to be enjoyed in the future is a role we are happy to fill as a bank, and we’re grateful that Scribner’s Mill Preservation is committed to sharing this historical location with visitors of all ages,” said Dan Walsh, President and CEO of Norway Savings.

The site is open to the public on the first and third Saturdays of the month from Memorial Day to Labor Day from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free tours are also offered. Visitors can explore the mill, a long shed that holds mill equipment, a sawdust shed, and a blacksmith shop. The Scribner’s Mill Preservation website is a treasure trove of facts, historically significant stories, and ways you can help the cause. To learn more, visit www.scribnersmill.org.