OUR EVENTS
We are an event-based outdoor living history museum.
We preserve, demonstrate and recreate our state’s rich forestry and logging history.
To see what we’re about, come to one of our events.
Between events, the Museum is a lovely place to walk around.
Docent-led Tours of the Museum
Join our caretaker on a walking tour (approximately 3/4mile) through the buildings and grounds.
Tours are limited to 10 participants and will last 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
$10 per person, paid in advance.
Tour Dates: Friday, June 9, 2023 10am and 1pm
Tuesday, June 13, 10am
Contact the us at info@maineforestandloggingmuseum.org or 207-974-6278 to set up a tour.
Our 2023 Events
Bookmark this page and check back often as we’re planning more events for this year!
JUNE
CHILDREN’S DAYS
June 1 & 2
9am to 1pm each day
$8 per person
This event is for the kids! Each day is a fun-filled adventure into Maine’s past. Blacksmithing, horse-drawn wagon rides, demonstrators, and much more! Pre-registration and advanced payment required.
More info…
SPRING FORAGING with DAVID SPAHR
Saturday, June 10th
10am to
10am to 12pm
$45 per person
David Spahr, mushroom expert and author of “Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms of New England and Eastern Canada: A Photographic Guidebook to Finding and Using Key Species”. will lead a group around the Museum grounds in search of spring edibles. Come learn to identify tasty treats growing all around us.
The cost is $45 per person, space is limited, and pre-registration is required.
To sign up:
Email: info@maineforestandloggingmuseum.org
Call: 207-974-6278
SKILLS 4 LUMBERJILLS
June 10th & 11th
Join us for a fun-filled, hands-on weekend of basic chainsaw safety and skills!
Also: axe throwing, bow sawing, and fire building!
Limited number of overnight camping spots available!
$295 per person (Must be at least 18 years old.)
Send us an email at axewomen@yahoo.com for more info & to register!!!
SUMMER AT LEONARD’S MILLS
Saturday, June 17
10am to 3pm
$10 adults, $5 kids, members free
Mills and Lombards! Blacksmiths! And more…check back for details!
JULY
HEAVY METAL
Saturday, July 29
10am to 3pm
$10 adults, $5 kids, members free
This one is about the machines. Lombard Log Haulers, splitters, and more! Try your hand at blacksmithing!
LIVING HISTORY DAYS
October 7 & 8, 10am to 3pm each day
$15 adults, $5 kids, members free
Our biggest event of the year! The festival atmosphere pervades the grounds. So much going on, it’s not to be missed!
Explore the museum.
The grounds are open daily during daylight hours.
Tuesdays are volunteer work days. Volunteers are on the grounds from around 9am to 1pm, and will answer questions and open buildings if asked.