Programs

Norlands is Open for Tours

Tours include a visit the one room school house to experience how "scholars" of 1853 learned their lessons and a visit to the library where you meet the members of the Washburn family. We're open for drop-in tours Tuesday through Saturday afternoons from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM (last tour starts at 3:45 PM) through the Columbus Day weekend. (We're also open for tours by appointment outside the scheduled drop-in hours; call us at 207 897 4366 to arrange a specific time for your group.)

School Programs
We are not currently scheduling school group programs. Please check back for updates. . We ask for your patience while our office is operating with reduced staffing hours.

Meal, Laugh & Learn
More information coming soon. 

Tea, Talk & Tour
More information coming soon. 

Tour Group Programs
Norlands offers a number of programs for tour groups including families and individuals. Currently we are operating under reduced hours and suggest calling to make an appointment for any tours.

College Programs
We are currently developing new programming and developing new academic partners. Please check back for details or you may contact us to be added to our e-mail mailing list.

Live-In Programs
Imagine waking up and it is 1870. You are on the farm and the chores are waiting. The stove needs to be lit, water needs to be brought in, the cows need tending, and eggs need to be collected. All around you, there is a bustle of activity as your 19th Century family begins the day with you.

Washburn-Norlands Live-ins offer a hands-on experience of life in 19th century rural Maine. Over the weekend, we immerse our guests in the daily routine of farm life. Each individual becomes a member of a 19th century farm family in the Washburn family home and, as a member of the family, you will help with farm chores, cooking and cleaning, play games of the period and attend school.

You will also have an opportunity to learn about the incredible Washburns, discover the background of your character and tour of the historic buildings, containing authentic 19th artifacts. This program is structured and under the full-time supervision of our experienced staff.

Live-in participants should be open to trying all new experiences. While there was little leisure for a farm family, free time has been scheduled.

Sleeping accommodations are in an old-fashioned bunk-house. Bathroom facilities consist of chamber pots and privies.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult.