Live-In 1870 History Experience
The next Live In 1870 Experience is scheduled for
September 29 & 30, 2018.
To reserve your spot, call 207-897-4366 or email programs@norlands.org
September 29 & 30, 2018.
To reserve your spot, call 207-897-4366 or email programs@norlands.org
Or, call to schedule a private 24-Hour Live-In for your group, class or family. A minimum of 8 participants is required and the maximum number of participants is 16.
For ages 9 - adult
Imagine waking up and it is 1870. You are on the farm and the chores are waiting. The stove needs to be lit, water needs to be brought in, the cows need tending, and eggs need to be collected. All around you, there is a bustle of activity as your 19th-century family begins the day with you.
A 24-hour live-in at Norlands offer a hands-on experience of life in 19th-century rural Maine. You are immersed in the daily routine of farm life and become members of a 19th-century farm family in the farmer’s cottage. You help cook the meals and assist with the farm chores and the cleaning. Depending on the season, you might dry apples, make cider, collect sap and make maple syrup, or work in the gardens. In between chores and meals you’ll attend school and tour the historic buildings and learn about the incredible Washburn family. Evening time is for games, stories, and popping corn.
For ages 9 - adult
Imagine waking up and it is 1870. You are on the farm and the chores are waiting. The stove needs to be lit, water needs to be brought in, the cows need tending, and eggs need to be collected. All around you, there is a bustle of activity as your 19th-century family begins the day with you.
A 24-hour live-in at Norlands offer a hands-on experience of life in 19th-century rural Maine. You are immersed in the daily routine of farm life and become members of a 19th-century farm family in the farmer’s cottage. You help cook the meals and assist with the farm chores and the cleaning. Depending on the season, you might dry apples, make cider, collect sap and make maple syrup, or work in the gardens. In between chores and meals you’ll attend school and tour the historic buildings and learn about the incredible Washburn family. Evening time is for games, stories, and popping corn.
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I had fun cooking because it smelled sooo good and the kitchen was so 1870s. The animals are really cute too. And I REALLY liked listening to Mrs. Howard and Mercy's stories. I thought the water pump was really fun because they use it all the time on Little House on the Prairie!
(5th grade student, 2013) I believe it made the girls aware of what life was like in the 1850s-1870s and made them value most of the changes since then. (Girl Scout Troop 297, Searsport, ME) |
This program is structured and under the full-time supervision of our experienced staff.
Sleeping accommodations are in an old-fashioned farmer's cottage. Bathroom facilities consist of chamber pots and privies.
Cost: $125/adult and $95 for children 12 and under for a 24 hour program. The fee includes three meals, snacks, accommodations, and materials. Limited accommodations. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
To Schedule a 24-Hour Live-In: Call 207-897-4366 or email programs@norlands.org.
Sleeping accommodations are in an old-fashioned farmer's cottage. Bathroom facilities consist of chamber pots and privies.
Cost: $125/adult and $95 for children 12 and under for a 24 hour program. The fee includes three meals, snacks, accommodations, and materials. Limited accommodations. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
To Schedule a 24-Hour Live-In: Call 207-897-4366 or email programs@norlands.org.