Take a trip into the past with events at the Maine Forest and Logging Museum at Leonard’s Mills in Bradley.

The schedule is:

. Summer at Leonard’s Mills, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 12-13. Step back in time to the 1790s as the museum’s colonial village comes alive. Colonial era spinning, candle-making, wood working, trapping, black-smithing and many more traditional activities will be demonstrated. Sample bean-hole beans, take an old-fashioned horse drawn wagon ride and participate in hands-on activities.

. Trappers!, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, July 19. An historic perspective on the importance of these men and their trade to Maine’s early commerce and history.

. Log Cabin Cooking, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, July 26. Before microwaves, before stoves, even. Cooking on an open fire or on a hearth in a cabin was “state of the art cuisine.” See how it was done.

. The Maine Woods: Forestry and Paper-Making, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2. Much of Maine’s history is in the woods. Learn about the Maine forest, and how it continues to affect life in Maine. Also, Maine pioneered the making of what’s now known as newsprint, See how it was done.

. Woodworking, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9. Toys, tools, implements and furniture – all crafted from Maine’s most abundant resource, wood. See how it was done.

. Lumbering in the Maine Woods: Men and Machines, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16. Chronological demonstrations of Maine’s forest history from the 1600s to the present day. See in action the many machines of the lumbering trade.

. No event on Saturday, Aug. 23, due to American Folk Festival in Bangor.

. Preserving the Harvest, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30. The crops were ripening, and winter was coming – what to do without refrigerators? See the many methods used to preserve the harvest and sustain life until the next growing season.

. The Bradley Event, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6. Leonard’s Mills has been in the town of Bradley since the late 1700s. This event highlights “History and Happenings of ‘Our Town.'”

. Blacksmiths’ Roundup, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13. Join New England blacksmiths for some fancy forging. The morning includes training by a master blacksmith. The afternoon offers demonstrations in the yard. Visitors get a chance to try their hand at the craft.

. Medicinal Herbs, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20. More than just flavoring for stews and roasts, herbs were widely used medicinally to remedy illnesses, injuries and ailments. Learn how these important plants were grown, harvested and prepared.

. REVOLUTION!: Medicine and Re-enacting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27. Learn about two aspects of the American Revolution. Learn about the “state of medicine” in the 18th century – an authentic presentation with the tools of the trade and how they were used. Also, learn about re-enactors – how it’s done and why.

. Living History Days, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 4-5. A perfect time to view the resplendent fall foliage of the beautiful forest while experiencing life in a 1790s colonial village. Enjoy bateau rides, wagon rides, making homemade cedar shakes, fresh pressed cider and more.

Admission to most events is $5, $2 children age 2 to 12, free to members. Plenty of free parking is available. For more information, call 581-2871 or visit www.leonardsmills.com.