A freakishly fun journey of Norlands' past

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CHEESE SAMPLER — Boxberry students sample various cheeses made at Pineland Farms. From left are Boxberry students Emmett Grover, Willa Anderson, Myles Barrett and Simon Whitaker.

LIVERMORE -- Come to the Washburn-Norlands Living History Center for a thrilling journey into the haunted past of the greater Livermore area. The Haunted History event takes place Friday, Oct. 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 27 from 2 to 9 p.m.
The cost is $8 per person; $6 children under 12; and a $25 family rate for a family of five (two adults with two to three children). Tickets purchased Friday night grants admission to daytime activities on Saturday. The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center is located at 290 Norlands Rd. in Livermore.
Walk the “Trail of Norlands’ Past” on Friday and Saturday nights, after hearing about the “strange happenings” of Livermore by lamplight in the historic Washburn family kitchen. Join in haunting activities in the library and one-room schoolhouse. Enjoy a cup of cider and a donut, made fresh on the woodstove, in the Farmer’s Cottage.
From 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, join in a scavenger hunt on the “Trail of Norlands’ Past” by following clues and participating in a variety of haunting activities in the farmer’s cottage, library, one-room schoolhouse, and the Washburn family kitchen. Hear stories, create your own story, and make a paper lantern to take home. Solve the clues and win a small prize.
Plan to stay for supper on Saturday night. Soup and cornbread will be served from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. ($2). Then, take the trail again in the darkness of night…if you dare!
Fun for all ages. Be ready to laugh and to be thrilled! You’ll never know who or what you may encounter along the way. This is a fun-filled family event.
Upon arrival, please purchase tickets in the meeting house (church) near the parking lot. Call 207-897-4366 or check our website – www.norlands.org – for updates.