Opportunities
Thank you donors!
The Washburn Norlands Foundation would
like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the many 2008
donors and grantors for their contributions
of $250 or more. Community support is vital
to our success. Thank you!
Androscoggin Bank
Franklin Savings Bank
Diane and Gerald Griffith
Hannaford Supermarket in Jay
Maine Community Foundation
Main-Land Consultants, Inc.
Larry and Katherine Reimelt
Saddleback Maine
Sun Journal
Sunshine Meredith
Leinbach
Thelma Swain
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Campaigns
Third Century Capital Campaign
The Third Century Campaign marks the
continued commitment of the Board of Trustees,
Staff, Volunteers and the Community toward the
preservation of the Washburn-Norlands Living
History Center.
The campaign celebrates the 200th
anniversary of Israel Washburn’s
purchase of the land on Norlands Road, in Livermore,
ME. On this land, he raised a family that
rose to national prominence. Although the
family faced adversity, they overcame each obstacle
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In that, the Washburn-Norlands
Foundation holds to the example of the Washburn Family. We
have overcome adversity, and have come out stronger
and united in our mission to safeguard this site
for the benefit of the people of Maine.
We invite you to become a part of this historic
journey
Donate online now
Save Our Library Campaign
In
1884, the Washburn brothers built a magnificent gothic
structure at Norlands as a lending library for their
community. In 1885, more than 5,000
people came to the dedication ceremony presented
by Elihu Washburn and Abraham Lincoln's first Vice-President,
Hannibal Hamlin.
The library now houses a vast collection of books,
dating back to 1770. The library also serves
as a repository for Washburn family papers and personal
artifacts. In their collection are letters from
Ulysses S. Grant, the personal accoutrements of Civil
War Surgeon, Freeland Holmes, official documents
signed by Abraham Lincoln and William Seward, a Gettysburg
battlefield map signed by General George Meade, journals
and ledgers from Washburn & Woodman of Mineral
Point, WI, and other items of equal historic value.
We need your help to preserve this historic landmark
and the treasures contained within. In conserving
this structure, we safeguard America's history and
the records of those individuals who made significant
contributions to our heritage.
The 1884 slate roof is in desperate need of over
$100,000 in repairs.
Contributions are welcome for this project
and can be sent to:
The Library Fund
Washburn-Norlands Living History
Center
290 Norlands Road
Livermore, ME 04253.
Donate online now
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