Today’s Events at Historic Mill Creek

9:00 a.m.
Historic Mill Creek Open for the Day

9:30 a.m.
Sawpit and Sawmill Demonstration
Witness the power of Mill Creek harnessed to cut timber into lumber at one of the oldest industrial sites on the Upper Great Lakes. Smell fresh sawdust as a sawyer swings an axe and uses a pit saw to cut boards by hand. Feel the power of nature as timber is cut inside the reconstructed water-powered sawmill.

10:00 a.m.
Nature of the North Woods Program
Join a naturalist at the pavilion to learn what amazing plants and animals live at Historic Mill Creek. Begin your journey of discovery in the North Woods with stories and activities for all ages.

10:30 a.m.
Sawpit and Sawmill Demonstration
Witness the power of Mill Creek harnessed to cut timber into lumber at one of the oldest industrial sites on the Upper Great Lakes. Smell fresh sawdust as a sawyer swings an axe and uses a pit saw to cut boards by hand. Feel the power of nature as timber is cut inside the reconstructed water-powered sawmill.

11:00 a.m.
Farming at Mill Creek Program
Meet an interpreter at the British Workshop to explore 19th century farming at Mill Creek. Growing hay, grinding grain, cutting firewood, and tending livestock are just some of the activities that took place here from 1790-1840. Learn about life beyond the sawmill.

11:00 a.m.
Nature of the North Woods Program
Join a naturalist at the pavilion to learn what amazing plants and animals live at Historic Mill Creek. Begin your journey of discovery in the North Woods with stories and activities for all ages.

11:30 a.m.
Sawpit and Sawmill Demonstration
Witness the power of Mill Creek harnessed to cut timber into lumber at one of the oldest industrial sites on the Upper Great Lakes. Smell fresh sawdust as a sawyer swings an axe and uses a pit saw to cut boards by hand. Feel the power of nature as timber is cut inside the reconstructed water-powered sawmill.

12:00 p.m.
Guided Nature Walk
Gather at the pavilion to join a 20-minute guided walk along the trails. Visit blooming wildflowers, fruiting fungi, and singing birds among the trees. We’ll search for signs of wildlife along the banks of Mill Creek during an easy 1/4 mile stroll for all ages. 

12:30 p.m.
Sawpit and Sawmill Demonstration
Witness the power of Mill Creek harnessed to cut timber into lumber at one of the oldest industrial sites on the Upper Great Lakes. Smell fresh sawdust as a sawyer swings an axe and uses a pit saw to cut boards by hand. Feel the power of nature as timber is cut inside the reconstructed water-powered sawmill.

1:00 p.m.
Farming at Mill Creek Program
Meet an interpreter at the British Workshop to explore 19th century farming at Mill Creek. Growing hay, grinding grain, cutting firewood, and tending livestock are just some of the activities that took place here from 1790-1840. Learn about life beyond the sawmill.

1:00 p.m.
Nature of the North Woods Program
Join a naturalist at the pavilion to learn what amazing plants and animals live at Historic Mill Creek. Begin your journey of discovery in the North Woods with stories and activities for all ages.

1:30 p.m.
Sawpit and Sawmill Demonstration
Witness the power of Mill Creek harnessed to cut timber into lumber at one of the oldest industrial sites on the Upper Great Lakes. Smell fresh sawdust as a sawyer swings an axe and uses a pit saw to cut boards by hand. Feel the power of nature as timber is cut inside the reconstructed water-powered sawmill.

2:00 p.m.
Nature of the North Woods Program
Join a naturalist at the pavilion to learn what amazing plants and animals live at Historic Mill Creek. Begin your journey of discovery in the North Woods with stories and activities for all ages.

2:30 p.m.
Sawpit and Sawmill Demonstration
Witness the power of Mill Creek harnessed to cut timber into lumber at one of the oldest industrial sites on the Upper Great Lakes. Smell fresh sawdust as a sawyer swings an axe and uses a pit saw to cut boards by hand. Feel the power of nature as timber is cut inside the reconstructed water-powered sawmill.

3:00 p.m.
Farming at Mill Creek Program
Meet an interpreter at the British Workshop to explore 19th century farming at Mill Creek. Growing hay, grinding grain, cutting firewood, and tending livestock are just some of the activities that took place here from 1790-1840. Learn about life beyond the sawmill.

3:00 p.m.
Guided Nature Walk
Gather at the pavilion to join a 20-minute guided walk along the trails. Visit blooming wildflowers, fruiting fungi, and singing birds among the trees. We’ll search for signs of wildlife along the banks of Mill Creek during an easy 1/4 mile stroll for all ages. 

3:30 p.m.
Sawpit and Sawmill Demonstration
Witness the power of Mill Creek harnessed to cut timber into lumber at one of the oldest industrial sites on the Upper Great Lakes. Smell fresh sawdust as a sawyer swings an axe and uses a pit saw to cut boards by hand. Feel the power of nature as timber is cut inside the reconstructed water-powered sawmill.

4:00 p.m.
Nature of the North Woods Program
Join a naturalist at the pavilion to learn what amazing plants and animals live at Historic Mill Creek. Begin your journey of discovery in the North Woods with stories and activities for all ages.

4:30 p.m.
Sawpit and Sawmill Demonstration
Witness the power of Mill Creek harnessed to cut timber into lumber at one of the oldest industrial sites on the Upper Great Lakes. Smell fresh sawdust as a sawyer swings an axe and uses a pit saw to cut boards by hand. Feel the power of nature as timber is cut inside the reconstructed water-powered sawmill.

5:00 p.m.
Historic Mill Creek closed for the day

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