Colvin Run Mill Tour

(All Ages) Enjoy a tour of historic Colvin Run Mill c.1811. The Mill is a tribute to industrial and mechanical innovation, and to the working people who made it happen. You will 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. You will 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-American Girl: Living Dolls Camp (5-8yrs)

(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. No camp June 19. Once registered, download camp forms from website.


Camp Colvin (8-12 yrs)

(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.


Cooking & Crafts Camp (5-9yrs)

(5-9 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.


Cooking & Crafts Camp (8-12 yrs)

Creatively experience history through simple recipes, heritage crafts and games. Make food the way great grandma did, hand crank home-made ice cream, churn your own delicious butter and cook over a fire to make biscuits and other yummy snacks. Learn how to make paper, candles and how to weave. Prepare foods from our history to enjoy with lunch and be entertained with historical games and crafts. No camp June 19. Once registered, download camp forms from website.


Grind Day

(All Ages) We’re running the mill like it’s 1811 when the mill was first operating. Fresh products, stone-ground on-site. Come learn how an Oliver Evan's mill operates and don't forget to buy your grain at the historic General Store before you leave. Program is open house style and registered participants are welcome to arrive anytime between noon and 3 p.m.


Ice Cream and Games at the Mill

(3-Adult) Enjoy a summer afternoon like the miller's family did in the 1800s. Churn and Eat ice cream. Play with historic games and toys, then make a toy to take home. Program is open house style and registered participants are welcome to arrive anytime between noon and 3pm.


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