Get a glimpse of the hands-on work that keeps the museum running—from restoring equipment to maintaining trails and buildings. These stories highlight the dedication, skills, and behind-the-scenes efforts of the volunteers who bring the museum to life.

With teamwork, good humor, and a shared love for our living history, the volunteers tackled a hefty list of restoration tasks—and even made a bit of magic happen.
Be Part of
Living History
Love Maine's heritage? So do we. Volunteers help operate the museum's working mills, lead tours, clear trails, and more. Your skills—old or new—can help preserve and share the past in a hands-on, meaningful way.
Become a Volunteer