"From Nowhere to Nowhere - Edouard LaCroix's Eagle Lake & West Branch Railroad" Join us and historian Terry Harper as we explore the remarkable history of the "Ghost trains" of the Allagash, The people who built and worked on it and herculean efforts to preserve the locomotives and their place in the mechanization of Maine’s […]
In this 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 […]
In this exciting and hands-on class, students will have the unique opportunity to unleash their creativity by carving their very own wooden spoon and crafting a coal burned bowls. Not only will participants learn the art of carving, but they will also have the option to personalize their creations with stunning paint designs or experiment […]
Lombards, mills and beans!
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make delicious foods over a fire? This is the class for you. We will go over some favorite’s 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 […]
Learn about edible mushrooms in this introduction to mushroom foraging with Director of University of Maine's School of Biology & Ecology, Seanna Annis. Instructor: Dr. Seanna Annis Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Members get a 10% discount. Please contact the office to purchase tickets: 207-974-6278 info@maineforestandloggingmuseum.org
Mushroom expert, David Spahr will introduce the class to wild mushroom foraging. Tools, equipment,safety and best practices will be reviewed. David is the author of Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms of New England and Eastern Canada. He has foraged since the mid 1950s. Instructor: David Spahr Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Members get a 10% […]
Step back into the 1790's with Living History Days at Leonard's Mills.
