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.
Our 2024 Events
Bookmark this page and check back often!
JULY
EVENING AT THE MUSEUM PRESENTATION
“From Nowhere to Nowhere – Edouard LaCroix’s Eagle Lake & West Branch Railroad”
Saturday, July 13
7pm to 9pm
$10 per person, Members Free!
Seating is limited. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Members, please contact the office to register.
info@maineforestandloggingmuseum.org
207-974-6278
Wood Thrush Wilderness PACK BASKET MAKING CLASS
Sunday, July 14
9am to 5pm
In this 8-hour course, we will weave a 17” tall basket with premium reed. We will go over the history of pack baskets and what materials have been used. The instructor will go through the process of making the basket step-by-step ensuring all will walk away with a finished basket. The baskets will have a base and feet along with pack straps. We will bring a variety of color straps and even color reeds to add a little color to your basket.
$130 per person (10% discount for members)
Space is limited. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Members, please contact the office to register.
207-974-6278
info@maineforestandloggingmuseum.org
HEAVY METAL
Saturday, July 27
10am to 3pm
$10 adults, $5 kids, Members free
Hot metal, hot biscuits and bean-hole beans, mills and antique machines!
AUGUST
Wood Thrush Wilderness OUTDOOR COOKING AND BAKING
Saturday, August 24
10am to 1pm
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make delicious foods over a fire? This is the class for you. This class is 4 hours and in it we will go over some favorite backcountry recipes. In this course, we will go over how to cook with a Dutch Oven, Pie Irons, using wood sticks, gill over the fire, and camp stoves. We will even bring out the Coleman oven and bake some cookies.
$70 (10% discount for members!)
Space is limited. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Members, please contact the office to register.
info@maineforestandloggingmuseum.org
207-974-6278
SEPTEMBER
MUSHROOM WALK
with SEANNA ANNIS
Saturday, September 21
10am to 12pm
Join Extension mycologist Seanna Annis for an introduction to mushroom foraging.
$45 per person (Members 10% discount!)
Space is limited. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Register
Members, please contact the office to register.
info@maineforestandloggingmuseum.org
207-974-6278
MUSHROOM WALK
with DAVID SPAHR
Saturday, September 28
10am to 12pm
Join mushroom expert David Spahr for an introduction to mushroom foraging.
$45 per person (Members 10% discount!)
Space is limited. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
No refunds after September
Register
Members, please contact the office to register.
info@maineforestandloggingmuseum.org
207-974-6278
OCTOBER
LIVING HISTORY DAYS
October 5 and 6
10am to 3pm
$15 adults, $5 kids, Members free
Our biggest event of the year: Colonial and Civil War re-enactors, fresh pressed cider, Lombards, and horse-drawn wagon rides.
Purchase tickets for Saturday, October 5
Purchase tickets for Sunday, October 6