Immerse yourself in 1870. Spend 24 hours on the farm. This is an exciting, hands-on learning experience for individuals and groups. An overnight introduction to the chores, food, activities, and living conditions of the past and a unique way of learning about rural Maine farm life after the Civil War.

The next 24 Hour Live-In Experience at the Norlands is on April 26 and 27, 2013 is open to the public and just waiting for you to call and reserve a spot. Sign up by April 12th. Space is limited to a maximum of 16 participants.

Here’s a sampling of what to expect for 24 hours:

Join us in lifting community spirits in honor of the children of Sandy Hook Elementary and children everywhere.
Admission will be free all day as we fill the Museum & Theatre with music, art, performances and activities of all kinds.

The Way We Worked is a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibit that explores the importance of work in American culture by tracing the many changes that affected the workforce and work environments over the past 150 years. The Way We Worked will be on view at Museum L-A from Feb. 8 through May 4, 2013. Adapted from an original exhibition developed by the National Archives, the exhibit draws from the Archives' rich photographic collections to tell the story of work in American culture.

Come enjoy a delicious traditional high tea and admire the splendid holiday decorations throughout Woodlawn. Catered by Chippers Restaurant.

The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center in Livermore will open for a 19th century interactive Christmas celebration on December 9th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Journey back to the days of old and enjoy 19th century parlor games, mansion tours, stringing popcorn and craft activities in the cozy Norlands kitchen, caroling around the antique piano in the ladies’ parlor in the mansion, readings in the one-room schoolhouse, jingle bell wagon rides, fresh molasses cookies and mulled cider made on the woodstove, and the simply decorated Washburn mansion.

Join local musician Annegret Baier for a toe-tapping, hand-clapping performance. Annegret has studied music all over the world, from Germany to Ghana to Brazil. Today she'll be presenting West African rhythms and songs played on a wide variety of instruments including the djembe, conga, balaphone, and lots more!

$2 for members and $3 plus admission for visitors. Reservations recommended.
For tickets call 828-1234 x231 or stop by the front desk.

Special after-hours event! Your are invited to celebrate our 35th birthday during this special, after-hours party. We'll have music and face-painting, as well as time to play and explore in the Museum exhibits. Enjoy a piece of cake and wish the Children's Museum & Theatre "and many more..." at the party that's sure to bring good memories to us all. Regular museum admission applies.

It's Election Day! That means it's time to vote for change. We won't vote for the next president, rather, the flavor of our 35th birthday cake! Step into our voting booth and vote chocolate, vanilla, carrot, marble or asparagus.

The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center presents a special tribute honoring Samuel Benjamin Washburn {1824-1890) and other local Civil War Veterans. Enjoy an authentic dinner in the historic Farmer’s Cottage and then join us in the ladies' parlor of the 1867 Washburn family mansion for this rare opportunity to hear readings from Civil War letters and diaries and songs sung with piano accompaniment.

RESERVATIONS are required. Limited seatings at 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Call 897-4366 or email Norlands@norlands.org by November 7, 2012 to reserve a ticket.

This exhibit celebrates the Kennebunks role in the American Civil War through materials from the Museum’s collection, and an interactive display. Approximately 300 men from the Kennebunks served during the Civil War. Artifacts including uniforms, weaponry, a drum, and a coronet will be on display. Important archival materials and images will help to tell the stories of the roles these brave men played in the Civil War. The exhibit also portrays the impact that the conflict had at home and the changes it made to lives of Kennebunk citizens.