(All Ages) Enjoy a tour of historic Colvin Run Mill built c.1811. The Mill is a tribute to industrial and mechanical innovation, and to the working people who made it happen. Learn the importance of the Mill to the multifaceted, surrounding community. Explore why our operational, water-powered gristmill is a prime example of how people, technology, and society rely upon each other for survival and success. See how the miller continues to make flour and cornmeal today. The tour covers the main grinding floor and the basement, including the gear pit. This tour is ADA compliant. Private tours available upon request. Please contact the site for details. Grain products ground at the Mill are available for purchase in our General Store year round!

(All Ages) We're running the mill like it’s 1811 when the mill was first operating. Come see one of the country's remaining examples of early American mass production. Learn why Oliver Evans' plans for an automated mill received one of the first US patents and revolutionized food production in the young country. After you explore the mill, visit the 19th century Miller's House exhibit and stop in the Colvin Run General Store to purchase grain ground at the mill.

(5-8 yrs.) Pack up your favorite doll and experience the life of an American girl growing up in different eras in history. Bring these times to life with your doll through fun activities, costumes, crafts and themed games in a beautiful historic setting. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(8-12 yrs.) Discover what it was like to grow up in the past. Explore history through simple recipes, heritage crafts and games. Make food the way your ancestors did and be entertained with historical games and crafts as you become a time-traveler through history! Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(12-Adult) Come learn how enslaved and free African Americans helped build and maintain the mill and the Colvin Run community. Discover how, after slavery was outlawed, African Americans developed more connections to the community and created spaces of their own.

(5-8 yrs.) Creatively experience history through simple recipes, crafts, and games. Hand crank home-made ice cream, churn your own delicious butter and cook over a fire. Learn how to make candles and play historical games. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(8-12yrs) Creatively experience history through simple recipes, crafts, and games. Hand crank home-made ice cream, churn your own delicious butter and cook over a fire. Learn how to make candles and play historical games. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(5-Adult) Colvin Run Mill is an example of early American mechanical engineering. Come see the mill in operation and discover historic and modern engineering. With hands-on activities, conversations with professionals from a variety of engineering fields and sample tools, you will learn how today's engineers are building on the work of engineers of the past to solve problems in the present and future.

(All Ages) Bring Dad or Grandad out to see and hear 19th century technology at work. The miller will be grinding, conditions permitting. Please call the site to confirm. Free admission for Fathers and Grandfathers.

(3-Adult) Bring your child to the mill and celebrate Spring. We’ll have tea, savory and sweet treats and play 19th century games. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.