Maple Sugaring history offered

LIVERMORE — In celebration of Maine Maple Sunday, March 27, the Washburn-Norlands Living History Center will serve the first pancake breakfast in the reconstructed Farmers’ Cottage, a replica of the original 1867 historic building, which was destroyed by fire in 2008. V

isitors can help tap trees and collect sap. Norlands’ historic farmer will demonstrate boiling sap into syrup using a cast iron kettle over an open fire. Bring your snowshoes or sleds and enjoy the 445 acres at this National Historic Site and at the neighboring  Boothby Farm.

Cost is $5 - $7 for pancakes with Norlands’ maple syrup; otherwise it’s free. This event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 290 Norlands Road in Livermore. For more information, contact 897-4366 or www.norlands.org. No reservations are necessary.