Washburn - Norlands Living History Center will host Vintage Ball Game (The Country Courier newspaper September 2005)
Sports fans and history buffs alike will be drawn to Livermore on Saturday, september 10th from 1:pm to 4:pm, when the Washburn - Norlands Living History Center hosts the Exxex Baseball Club of Massachusetts.
Organized by the Danvers Historical Society, the Exssex Club plays according to pre-Civil War era rules, allowing spectators the opportunity to experience firsthand the origins of our country's favorite pasttime.
The lads from Danvers will be dressed in the heavy uniforms of the period and their on-the-field conversation will be peppered with 1860 - era baseball jargon. Accompanying the Essex Club will be the THIRD MAINE REGIMENT, a local civil war reenactment group.
The game will be held 1/2 mile south of the Norlands site on the Norlands Road. Signs will point the way. The cost is $1.00 per person or $5.00 a carload. Bring your own seating.
Washburn-Norlands Living History Center
290 Norlands Road, Livermore, ME 04253 Phone: (207) 897-4366. Fax: (207) 897-4963
Directions
Norlands is located 3 miles off Route 4 in Livermore, Maine.
From Farmington (35-40 minutes) – take Rt. 4 south to Livermore Falls.
From Livermore Falls (15 minutes): At the light (the only one in Livermore Falls), take Route 4 across the bridge; travel approximately 2.5 miles and turn left onto Gibbs Mill Rd. Travel approx 1.5 miles (pass the Elementary School); turn right onto Norlands Rd at the fork. Travel 1.5 miles (you'll pass the one room schoolhouse at the sharp corner, the library and mansion).
From Lewiston/Auburn (30 minutes): Follow Route 4 north through Auburn, Turner and Livermore (approximately 20 miles). Do not go left on Route 108 west to Rumford! Go 1 more mile north on Route 4 and turn right onto Route 108 east. Go 1.2 miles and turn left onto Norlands Rd (white farm stand on corner); go 1.8 miles.
From Augusta (45 minutes): Go 8 miles on Route 202 west to Winthrop; then 7 miles on Route 133 north through Wayne village; then 1 mile and turn left onto Route 219 west. Travel 6 miles; cross the Twin Bridges (two small bridges in quick succession) and take an immediate right onto Route 108. Go 3 miles and watch for the Norlands sign. Turn right onto Norlands Rd (white farm stand on the corner) and go 1.8 miles.
From Portland (90 minutes): Take I-95 north to Exit 30B at Augusta, then follow above directions OR take 495 north to Exit 75 in Auburn and follow above directions.
Approximate travel time from Boston is 3 hours.
If you prefer a map, please go to MapQuest.
Pvt/Lt Craig Young
3rd Maine, company A
"I ain't as good as I once was. But I'm as good once as I ever was. I used to be Hell on wheels Back when I was younger man. Now my body says 'You can't do this boy'
But my pride says 'Oh, yes you can."
Pvt Craig Young ./.
Dum tempus habemus, operemur bonum
While we have the time, let us do good
3rd Maine, Dirigo Base Ball Club, & 3rd Maine Tobogganeers
I'm new with the 3rd Maine and I plan on being there, any shared transportation from Brunswick would be appreciated.
I guess the 3rd Maine folks will be wearing uniform pants/shirts and caps, sans leather and other equipment. I have been reading about baseball dress from that period, it is very interesting.
Tom,
Welcome to the Third Maine! I have emailed some reenactors in the Brunswick area and asked them if they could assist you. Also, I have sent them your contact information.
Pvt/Lt Craig Young
3rd Maine, company A
"I ain't as good as I once was. But I'm as good once as I ever was. I used to be Hell on wheels Back when I was younger man. Now my body says 'You can't do this boy'
But my pride says 'Oh, yes you can."
Pvt Craig Young ./.
Dum tempus habemus, operemur bonum
While we have the time, let us do good
3rd Maine, Dirigo Base Ball Club, & 3rd Maine Tobogganeers
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Vintage Ball Game
Washburn - Norlands Living History Center will host Vintage Ball Game (The Country Courier newspaper September 2005)
Sports fans and history buffs alike will be drawn to Livermore on Saturday, september 10th from 1:pm to 4:pm, when the Washburn - Norlands Living History Center hosts the Exxex Baseball Club of Massachusetts.
Organized by the Danvers Historical Society, the Exssex Club plays according to pre-Civil War era rules, allowing spectators the opportunity to experience firsthand the origins of our country's favorite pasttime.
The lads from Danvers will be dressed in the heavy uniforms of the period and their on-the-field conversation will be peppered with 1860 - era baseball jargon. Accompanying the Essex Club will be the THIRD MAINE REGIMENT, a local civil war reenactment group.
The game will be held 1/2 mile south of the Norlands site on the Norlands Road. Signs will point the way. The cost is $1.00 per person or $5.00 a carload. Bring your own seating.
Washburn-Norlands Living History Center
290 Norlands Road, Livermore, ME 04253 Phone: (207) 897-4366. Fax: (207) 897-4963
Directions
Norlands is located 3 miles off Route 4 in Livermore, Maine.
From Farmington (35-40 minutes) – take Rt. 4 south to Livermore Falls.
From Livermore Falls (15 minutes): At the light (the only one in Livermore Falls), take Route 4 across the bridge; travel approximately 2.5 miles and turn left onto Gibbs Mill Rd. Travel approx 1.5 miles (pass the Elementary School); turn right onto Norlands Rd at the fork. Travel 1.5 miles (you'll pass the one room schoolhouse at the sharp corner, the library and mansion).
From Lewiston/Auburn (30 minutes): Follow Route 4 north through Auburn, Turner and Livermore (approximately 20 miles). Do not go left on Route 108 west to Rumford! Go 1 more mile north on Route 4 and turn right onto Route 108 east. Go 1.2 miles and turn left onto Norlands Rd (white farm stand on corner); go 1.8 miles.
From Augusta (45 minutes): Go 8 miles on Route 202 west to Winthrop; then 7 miles on Route 133 north through Wayne village; then 1 mile and turn left onto Route 219 west. Travel 6 miles; cross the Twin Bridges (two small bridges in quick succession) and take an immediate right onto Route 108. Go 3 miles and watch for the Norlands sign. Turn right onto Norlands Rd (white farm stand on the corner) and go 1.8 miles.
From Portland (90 minutes): Take I-95 north to Exit 30B at Augusta, then follow above directions OR take 495 north to Exit 75 in Auburn and follow above directions.
Approximate travel time from Boston is 3 hours.
If you prefer a map, please go to MapQuest.
Pvt/Lt Craig Young
3rd Maine, company A
"I ain't as good as I once was. But I'm as good once as I ever was. I used to be Hell on wheels Back when I was younger man. Now my body says 'You can't do this boy'
But my pride says 'Oh, yes you can."
Vintage Baseball
I'm new with the 3rd Maine and I plan on being there, any shared transportation from Brunswick would be appreciated.
I guess the 3rd Maine folks will be wearing uniform pants/shirts and caps, sans leather and other equipment. I have been reading about baseball dress from that period, it is very interesting.
Request for ride
Tom,
Welcome to the Third Maine! I have emailed some reenactors in the Brunswick area and asked them if they could assist you. Also, I have sent them your contact information.
Pvt/Lt Craig Young
3rd Maine, company A
"I ain't as good as I once was. But I'm as good once as I ever was. I used to be Hell on wheels Back when I was younger man. Now my body says 'You can't do this boy'
But my pride says 'Oh, yes you can."