Story Trails of Maine has created an all-ages adventure for participants to “solve a mystery” across the grounds of The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center.
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Rally for Norlands: Civil War Living History Weekend
LIVERMORE — Step into the past and experience the sights and sounds of the Civil War Era. Hands-on history activities planned for all ages during two days of living history fun at the Norlands. The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center in Livermore, at 290 Norlands Road, plans to host its Civil War Living History Weekend on […]
Norlands uses the history of poverty as a lesson for the present
Historically, poverty and the common people consumed by it were overlooked in the history books. Not at the Washburn-Norlands Living History Center in Livermore.
Proposed Washburn-Norlands subdivision presented to Livermore Planning Board
The board deferred approval of proposed changes submitted by Boothby’s Orchard and Farm Winery to Code Enforcement Officer Terry Pinkham because no new structures are included.
Washburn-Norlands Living History Center seeking vendors for summer festival
Artists, crafters, and historical exhibitors are needed for the biennial Strawberry Festival & Heritage Day from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, at The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center in Livermore. Crafters and artists are welcome to exhibit, demonstrate, and/or sell original artwork. All items must be handmade, not mass produced, store bought, re-sale, or […]
Traditional ice harvesting part of living history celebration at Norlands
Visit the Washburn-Norlands Living History Center in Livermore for a Cabin Fever Reliever from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22. Journey into the past and celebrate President’s Day in 1870. This annual event is a belated celebration of President’s Day – 1870 style. A special tribute to America’s first president, George Washington, takes place […]
Norlands Christmas celebration brings tales and glories of Christmases long, long ago
At the Washburn-Norlands Living History Center in Livermore, Christmas traditions of the past were displayed to visitors Saturday during “Christmas at Norlands: A 19th-Century Holiday Celebration.”
19th-century Christmas celebration planned at Norlands
LIVERMORE — The Washburn‐Norlands Living History Center will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p..m. Saturday, Dec. 14, for a family‐friendly, interactive Christmas celebration. Experience a rural Christmas in the 19th century and participate in living history activities around the beautiful and tranquil estate. Journey back to a time when celebrations were much simpler […]
United Way to host 4th annual Garden Party at Norlands
The party will kick off at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14.
Steeple restoration begins at Norlands
Norlands, now a museum offering an authentic view of 19th-century life in rural Maine, has announced a full restoration of the meeting house steeple and bell tower has begun.