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We are pleased to report that our $5,000 Matching Donations Challenge by an Anonymous Donor for 19th Century Curran Villages was met on June 1st. Another $5,000 Matching Donations Challenge is underway if we can reach this goal by October 31st. We depend on donations in order to continue to serve more than 1800 school…

Saturday, July 27, 2019 Chartered Cyr Bus Round Trip Tour from Bangor (Ramada Inn Park & Ride)-Portland Pick Up -to 19th Century Curran Village at Newfield for a step back in time! June 21st is the end of our early bird special —$39; $49 until July 15 (dependent on availability). Payment gets you a seat…

At Jeff’s Catering, East-West industrial Park, 15 Littlefield Rd., Brewer, Maine Curran Homestead Village’s Annual Gathering & Recognition Lunch North No Charge for 2019 Members, Donors & Honored Guests. All Others (Public Welcome): $20 Adult & $10 Children CALL US, IRV @ (207) 205-4849 or BOB @ (207) 205-4849, AND LET US KNOW YOU ARE…

From Sheep to Woven Wool: Fiber Arts for Kids, Ages 8-13. This February School Break offering is part of our week long learning activities program , Feb. 18-22. Bring a bag lunch, snack provided. With Rhonda Junkins of Echo Valley Farm in Cornish, you meet some lambs and sheep at the museum before processing raw…

Your Donation For Giving Tuesday, November 27, 2018   We have the ambitious goal of expanding and enriching our school field trip offerings at Fields Pond (Orrington/Holden) and Newfield. Your support can move us closer to that goal. We saw more than 1800 school visitors this year, and that means that teachers from more than…

NEWFIELD—Sat., February 2, 10-3. Ice Harvest at the Mill Pond: This year we utilize our new ice house storing the ice harvested at this public participation event. Horse drawn bobsled rides: $5. Goodies available at our warming center. Bring the family and help bring in harvested ice. Blacksmithing demonstrations ongoing.On Thurs., Jan. 3, 9-4, &…

Make Your Reservation Now for 19th Century Curran Homestead Village’s September 22, 4:30-7PM Painted Pony Fundraising Dinner with Freshly Cut Grass Bluegrass Band. Curran Homestead Village (formerly Willowbrook Museum ), 70 Elm Street, Newfield, ME. At the museum’s rustic restaurant, there will be live music with Maine’s own Freshly Cut Grass. One seating only at…

Sat. & Sun., Aug. 4 & 5, 10-3. Museum Open Wed.-Fri., Aug. 8-10, 10-3. Museum Open. Sat. & Sun., Sept. 1 & 2, 10-3: Open Weekend Sat. Sat., Sept. 22, 4:30-7PM. Painted Pony Party Fundraiser. Reservations Needed: 207-205-4849 September 24-October 12: FALL SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS: PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRIVATE, HOMESCHOOLED & PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Check our webpage on…

Friday, July 13, 7-9PM SILENT MOVIES ON THE LAWN, 372 Fields Pond Rd., Orrington The program includes six 20-minute shorts with Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Stan Laurel (Before Hardy), and others. We hope to make this a ongoing summer offering at the museum. This is free to the public. Popcorn, candy, and soft drinks available…