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Maine Forest & Logging Museum

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The Maine Forest & Logging Museum is a non-profit historical museum located in Bradley, Maine. It was founded in 1960 to preserve the history of forestry in the state. Leonard's Mills is the centerpiece of the 1790s living history site which is home to the only operational water wheel powered, up-and-down sawmill in Maine. The museum also has a period blacksmith's shop, stone dam, saw pit, settler's cottage, smokehouse, trapper's hut, log cabin, batteau, hovel, rotary saw mill, shingle machine, clapboard mill, covered bridge, and gift shop. The museum is open daily for self-guided tours, during organized weekend events it is staffed by volunteers dressing in period clothes. It is adjacent to a forest and the Blackman Stream. The museum recently completed restoring a circa 1910 Lombard Steam Log Hauler. This 20 ton steam traction engine runs several times a year at museum events.

Address: 54 Government Rd, Bradley, ME 04411, USA
Phone: (207) 974-6278
State: Maine
Zip Code: 04411


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This place is wonderful to visit. It's extremely pretty with it's covered bridge, mill, and other buildings. Walking is a little hilly and a little rough but my 93 year old MinL could get around fine unassisted (she is in good shape). The Lombard Log Haulers, up by rhe parking lot are a special draw. This place is all volunteer run and they are ti be commended! Still, watch the website to attend while the site is open in order to get interpretation and building access. Better yet, go during their larger events. It's still a pretty walk at other times but not the learning experience. Please be sure to support them with your entrance fee and donation. Folks put a lot of work into this place!
7 years ago (27-08-2017)
Great place to visit, especially On their living history days! It's an awesome event for kids and adults!
7 years ago (08-10-2017)
Great museum! Beautiful area to walk around in and see some old saw mill equipment, water mill, covered bridge, fish ladder, and a dam. Nice trails to walk around in and gorgeous views of the river.
8 years ago (09-07-2017)
It really takes you back in history. So real. Incredibly talented people. You go once and your gonna want to go back.
8 years ago (05-05-2017)
Nice family outing... check ours before going
7 years ago (27-08-2017)
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