NEWFIELD — Those who enjoy history — and perhaps a ride on an authentic 1894 carousel — can step back in time now through July 4 and again July 7 and 8, when 19th Century Curran Homestead at Newfield will be open to the public.

Curran Homestead at Newfield is the new name for the entity that now owns the property that for more than 40 years was 19th Century Willowbrook Village. It  became the official owner of the former Willowbrook property in January 2017. Curran Homestead is based in Orrington.

A 1894 horse carousel that had once traveled communities in York and Cumberland counties from 1896 to 1922 will be available for rides to all visitors at: 11, 12, 1, and 2:30 p.m. each day.

The 1894 Armitage Herschell carousel, was gifted to Willowbrook by Ivory Fenderson V of Saco and was originally purchased by his father, cabinet maker Ivory Fenderson IV.

A Colonial militia — the York 2nd Regiment — encampment will be set up through July 2, said Director Robert Schmick.

“There will be lots to do and see,” he said, “like listening to historical radio broadcasts on our vintage radios.”

Visitors can watch a blacksmith at work, take a close look at some Model A cars, take a metal casting workshop and get a look at the new ice house in advance of the winter ice harvest.

This season, cost is: free for children, $12 for adults, and $10 for seniors and those with military ID. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

For more information, email: thecurranhomestead@gmail.com, check out the Facebook page or call: 205-4849 or 745-4426.

Schmick said about 1,600 school children toured 19th Century Curran Homestead at Newfield in May and June.

— Senior Staff Writer Tammy Wells can be contacted at 324-4444 (local call in Sanford) or 282-1535, ext. 327 or twells@journaltribune.com.