We have a full day of activity for the whole family planned at the Norlands this week. This week, you can even dress up like it is 1870!
June 11, 2026 at the Norlands
- Baking in the Farmer's Cottage 10:00, 12:45, 2:00 (30 min)
- School in 1876 - 10:45. 11:45, 1:15, 2:15 (30 min)
- Mansion & Exhibit Entry - Self Guided 10:15, 1:15, 3:15 (45 min)
- Mansion & Exhibit Guided Tour - 11:15, 2:15 (45 min)
- Learn to Knit / Crochet - 11:15, 1:45 (30 min)
- Ice Cream Making on the Porch - 3:15 (45 min)
- Stories of Old Livermore with Mercy Lovejoy 11:00am-3:00pm
- Civil War Encampment with Private Suttles 11:00am - 3:00pm
- Games on the Lawn - All Day
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Visit the Animals - All Day
- Historian Talks - All Day (see below)
Historian Talks
- The Washburns' Busy Cradle 10:15, 12:15 (45 min)
- Revolutionary War 11:00, 2:00 (15 min)
- Washburns & Livermore in the Civil War 10:45, 1:45 (15 min)
- 19th Century Clothing 11:45, 2:45 (15 min)
Guide:
- Children's favorites at the Norlands (but bring the whole family)
- Good for older children and adults
- Deep dives into history - adults love these (but kids do too)

