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Strawberry Day at the Norlands

Strawberry Day at the Norlands

Kick off the summer season at Strawberry Day at the Norlands. Enjoy strawberry shortcake, make ice cream, have hamburger picnic, games and activities and a concert by the Sandy River Ramblers. Buy your tickets now at norlands.org to reserve your delicious meal and desserts.

Living History Fun, Games, Outdoor Activities and Tours 11am - 5pm
Family Hamburger Picnic 5pm - 7pm
Music and Dancing* 6pm - 8pm

Grounds Admission $5 / $20 for 5
Strawberry Shortcake $ 5 Ice Cream Making $5
Hamburger Picnic $20 adults, $10 kids(10&u), $60 Family (2a, 3k)
Admission Included with Hamburger Picnic

Our activities and times are:

Strawberry Shortcake Served in Mr. Washburn’s Kitchen 12 - 7 or until it runs out ($5)!

Ice Cream Making - churn and eat - homemade ice cream ($5) The cranking starts at noon, 2pm & 4pm

Hamburger Picnic 5:00pm until we run out or 7pm - ⅓ lb locally grown hamburger from Boothby Farms with a homemade bun and all of the fixings, local Potato Chips, Coleslaw, Watermelon and a beverage - Maine Roots Soda, Ricker Hill Sparkling Cider (non-alcoholic) and other sodas. ($20 adults, $10 kids)

Sandy River Ramblers Concert 6pm - 8pm in the barn or on the lawn.

School in the Schoolhouse - come experience School in 1870 including doing declamations, practicing penmanship with a dip pen and showing how well you make your manners! At 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30

Civil War Camp - Enlist as a Livermore soldier in the Civil War, learn to set up break camp, try eating hardtack and learn to march like a real soldier! At 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30

Stories in the Barn with Mercy Lovejoy - Hear entertaining stories of old Livermore from the town pauper, Mercy Lovejoy, interpreted by Willi Irish. At 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30

Mansion Tour - see the first floor of the Washburn Mansion and learn about the Washburn family. At Noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm.

Dancing in the Barn - learn classic 19th century dances with our expert instructors. At Noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm.

All Day -

Games on the Lawn - Badminton, Croquet, Graces and more
Games on the Porch - Learn to play Euchre and Backgammon
Peek in the Library and the Church
Hike on our Trails * Visit Bartlett Pond

Bring a lunch picnic if you wish... and note that the concert and Hamburger picnic are officially BYOB... ice chests, chairs and blankets are welcome.

Tickets are available at Norlands.org or at the door.

Washburn Norlands Living History Center
$5 - $20
11:00 AM - 08:00 PM on Sat, 28 Jun 2025

Event Supported By

Washburn Norlands Foundation
207 897-4366
norlands@norlands.org

Artist Group Info

ahcasey@gmail.com
Washburn Norlands Living History Center
290 Norlands Road
Livermore, Maine 04253
207 897-4366
norlands@norlands.org