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Our Fall Season is in Full Swing at the Norlands

The Washburn-Norlands is a 400-acre estate which includes a stately Victorian country mansion with farmer’s cottage, a gothic-style granite library, a Universalist meetinghouse, a one-room schoolhouse, and an expanse of picturesque working farmland.

Come spend a day in 19th century in Maine with us!

I enjoyed participating in a one room, school house, lesson of reading, writing, math, and penmanship. The baked goodies from the cast-iron stove were delicious. And having a family member share the multi generational history of this place was so cool.

This place is a hidden gem. So much interesting history.

Everyone was so friendly and knowledgeable! Lovely interactive experience and so much to see! The goats were a hit.

We really enjoyed our visit to Norlands this past Friday. The staff were both pleasant and professional. The history is quite alive at the Washburn home! Thanks again for a memorable time!

Schedule Your Visit

The Norlands opens for our fall season September 16 with Family Living History Days on Saturdays, Historic Site Tours at 11 and 2 Tuesday-Friday and farm-to-table meals.

Save on your visit by purchasing advance admissions tickets online for $12/ adults and $8/children 12 and under and $40/family of 5.

Regular admission is $15/adults, $10 children under 12 and $50/family of 5.

Become a Member

To help preserve the Norlands, please become a member.

Your membership supports our essential operations, making it possible for us to remain open all year. Plus, you receive free admission to Norlands all year and discounts on means and special events.

Get a taste of Maine at five farm-to-table meals at the Norlands this fall. Our farmer/chef Emelia Robbins has designed a series of classic Maine meals featuring seasonal products from Livermore area family owned farms.

Purchase the entire series and receive a 12% discount off individual ticket prices.

Members receive a 15% discount on all meals.

Seating is limited so reserve your spot today.

When you bring your class, camp, scout troop or youth group to the Washburn Norlands Living History Center, volunteer and staff interpreters lead your students in an educational and historical experience as if it were the 19th century. Our educational school-age program is designed for history lovers of all ages. Each session is within the capacity of today’s learners and they gain an understanding of what life was like in this crossroads neighborhood of Livermore, Maine. Small groups participate in a variety of activities throughout the buildings on the Washburn Norlands campus.