A Day in the Life of an 18th Century Servant
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A Day in the Life of an 18th Century Servant

Understand the nature of daily life among the servants who worked for the more “upper crust” population of our area during the 18th century.

By Sanford-Springvale Historical Society

Date and time

Location

374 School St

374 School Street Sanford, ME 04073

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour

This program will help participants understand the nature of daily life among the servants who worked for the more “upper crust” population of our area. You’ll prepare food or do kitchen chores such as making butter, nipping sugar, and making pickles. Additional activities will include working with textile weaving and spinning, playing colonial games, exploring English country dancing, and engaging in other typical 18th century activities.

EVENT DETAILS
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Event Starts: 1:00 PM
Address: Sweat-Morin Homestead, 374 School Street, Sanford, ME
The homestead is handicapped accessible.

FREE ADMISSION
Admittance to this event is FREE to the public. For questions, please call 207-490-1028 or email info@sanfordhistory.org.

This program is presented in partnership with the Sweat-Morin Homestead and generously supported and sponsored by the Harry Mapes Foundation.

Organized by

The Sanford-Springvale Historical Society, in conjunction with the Sanford Historical Committee, collects, preserves, and displays artifacts, documents, records, photographs and other materials and objects of historical interest to the town. The Society makes its collections available to the public and offers educational opportunities through museum open hours and special tours for schools and other groups. We also host concerts and other live events at the Sanford-Springvale Historical Museum.

Free
Aug 2 · 1:00 PM EDT