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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

Donate to Our Captial 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 to become stronger and more united.

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

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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. 

The Library needs a new roof

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. 

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