Lumberman's Museum
Lumberman's Museum
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Globalgirl2
Coventry5 contributions
Aug 2014 • Friends
We stopped by the museum to learn more about the life of a lumberman. The tour is $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for seniors. It starts with a 25 minute video of actual lumbermen at work and it is narrated by one of the mill owners. It is very informative and gives a clear picture of what life was like for them. After watching the video, we went out back. There are 9 buildings that comprise the museum. They're filled with artifacts and equipment from that time period. There is also a bunkhouse and a kitchen used by the men. There are several boats that were used on the rivers. It is hands on, so you can actually touch most of the equipment. It takes about 2 hours to see all of it. The reception area is neat and clean and they sell souvenirs. The receptionist was very friendly and answered our questions. This is a good day trip and the surrounding scenery is beautiful! Worth a visit!
Written August 26, 2014
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TravelToLearn
Erie, PA27 contributions
Aug 2013 • Family
Worth the modest admission cost! The movie in the Reception Center is a MUST...1930s footage of lumbering with narration...A well-organized homage to the lumber industry of the past and the hard-working men who risked life and limb...Allow at least an hour and a half to stroll through the 6 buildings that re-create the full lumberman experience... Take a ride up the road to Shin Pond Village for an ice cream after! Or hike to the Shin Pond Falls!
Written August 12, 2013
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fireeater77
Mattawamkeag, ME54 contributions
Jul 2011 • Solo
Coming back to see the expanded exibits and new machines, its been years since I was here last with my father and since then it has expanded its inventory of historical machines and photos and tools showing the lumber industry in its hayday when logging was king in this neck of the woods. Nice place to bring the kids to see how things were done in in the past. Nice day trip for the family.
Written March 27, 2012
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Caroline W
New Orleans, LA23 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
The Lumberman's Museum in Patten is the real deal. The museum was founded and is still run by Maine Lumbermen or family members of real Maine Lumbermen. The many exhibits re create logging camps as they were during different periods of Maine's history and include an extensive collection of authentic artifacts. Don't miss the Bean Hole Bean supper the second Saturday of every August. The entire meal is cooked the way they did it on the lumber camps. The biscuits are baked on a reflector oven on an open fire, and the beans are cooked in a hole in the ground overnight. Yes, they cook the beans in a special underground pot, and dig them up the next day. There is always live music and plenty of friendly people to chat with. If you want to experience Northern Maine, this is the place to be.
Written February 21, 2016
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mrcuddles12
Madison, NH39 contributions
Sep 2014 • Couples
For years my husband and I have been wanting to visit the Patten Lumberman's Museum in Patten, ME. This is a small museum with 9 buildings total that specifically tell of the life of the lumbermen in the olden days. It starts out with a 25 minute movie that tells about how the lumbermen worked back in the 1930's and 1940's. They also have a gift shop as well. It is very worth the price.
Written September 27, 2014
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Philip W
Leesport, PA282 contributions
Sep 2013 • Friends
We really were not expecting too much in this small, country town, but WOW!! This museum really gives a comprehensive view of logging in "the old days" when logs were floated down the river. They start you off with a wonderful video spliced together from old silent film taken on one of the last runs down the river. It was (much) later narrated by the photographer. There are numerous buildings which house all kinds of artifacts ranging from very unique early chain saws to their huge steam tractor on skis and tracks that was used to haul log sleds. Even the authentic logging camp kitchen and dining area was unique and interesting. The museum really gave us an appreciation for what life must have been like in that industry.
Written October 22, 2013
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TransplantedBuckeye
Westfield, IN993 contributions
Sep 2012 • Solo
Staying in Island Falls and looking for a way to kill some time. Very surprised. The best small museum I have been to. Lots of unique exhibits. A great movie at the start made by a 1930 logger filled with scenes of a bygone era. The grounds have several original building and reconstructions. Gives you a real feel for what it was like. Go, but give yourself time to enjoy.
Written September 28, 2012
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spome03
Bangor, ME451 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
Good History of Logging does not take more than an hour, while picking up groceries nearby. My teenage son and I enjoyed learning more about such an important part of Maine's culture and history.
Written October 16, 2015
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John S
Woburn, MA186 contributions
Sep 2015
This is an extremely interesting museum showing the lives of the old lumberjacks and how they moved the logs on the rivers and in the woods. Particularly interesting is the movie they show which must be just about the first documentary on logging. A former logging director explains how it was done and highlights methods used back in the early days. The exhibits are wonderful and if you have any interest in the subject should not be missed.
Written September 21, 2015
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MARY R
Bridgewater, VA6 contributions
Aug 2012 • Couples
This is a wonderful museum. It's is full of tools used in the old lumbering industry. They have a movie they show of driving the logs down the river which is great to watch. I would recommend taking time to see this.
Written August 20, 2012
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