Journey into history
Programs for Students of All Ages
The Norlands’ offers 90-minute; half-day; and 24-hour live-in programs for elementary students, homeschoolers, boys and girls scouts, and other youth groups in addition to high school and college students.
Our educational programs take place in historic buildings on their original sites, just as they appeared in the 1800s. They include an 1853 one-room schoolhouse, 1883 gothic granite library, 1828 meeting house, 1867 Washburn mansion and farmer’s cottage, barnyard, and pasture land with animals.
Our educational programs take place in historic buildings on their original sites, just as they appeared in the 1800s. They include an 1853 one-room schoolhouse, 1883 gothic granite library, 1828 meeting house, 1867 Washburn mansion and farmer’s cottage, barnyard, and pasture land with animals.
Journey into History programs focus on different themes with activities that demonstrate how people of the past lived from day to day. Your group might go to school, do the wash, play games, cook a meal, work on the farm or hear the Washburn family's story. Each program helps students identify with the past and develop an appreciation for the present.
Costumed interpretive staff use hands-on activities, primary source documents, and authentic objects in our programs. Our programs are designed to meet the Maine State Learning Results and several programs have comprehensive pre-and post-visit materials to enhance your student’s experience.
Costumed interpretive staff use hands-on activities, primary source documents, and authentic objects in our programs. Our programs are designed to meet the Maine State Learning Results and several programs have comprehensive pre-and post-visit materials to enhance your student’s experience.
Program Assistance:
Are you looking for a great way to inspire your students about Maine History, but can't find the funds you need to make it happen? Do you want to include a field trip to the Norlands in your curriculum but are having difficulty paying for the bus? Check out the Target® Field Trip Grants program which can help fund the transportation costs. Target® accepts grant applications between noon CST August 1st and noon CST October 1st so apply at the start of the school year. Visit the Target® Field Trip Grants website for more information.
Program scholarships may be available, thanks to the generosity of the Helen and George Ladd Charitable Corporation. A scholarship for up to one-third to one-half the total cost of your program may be awarded to schools in need.
Subsidies for program fees and for bussing are available thanks to the Reny Charitable Foundation.
Call us for more information and how to apply. (207) 897-4366 or programs@norlands.org.
To Schedule a Field Trip: Call 207-897-4366 or email programs@norlands.org.
Are you looking for a great way to inspire your students about Maine History, but can't find the funds you need to make it happen? Do you want to include a field trip to the Norlands in your curriculum but are having difficulty paying for the bus? Check out the Target® Field Trip Grants program which can help fund the transportation costs. Target® accepts grant applications between noon CST August 1st and noon CST October 1st so apply at the start of the school year. Visit the Target® Field Trip Grants website for more information.
Program scholarships may be available, thanks to the generosity of the Helen and George Ladd Charitable Corporation. A scholarship for up to one-third to one-half the total cost of your program may be awarded to schools in need.
Subsidies for program fees and for bussing are available thanks to the Reny Charitable Foundation.
Call us for more information and how to apply. (207) 897-4366 or programs@norlands.org.
To Schedule a Field Trip: Call 207-897-4366 or email programs@norlands.org.