RHS in Action

New Roofs on Richfield Historical Park Buildings

Four roofs will be replaced on the historic buildings in the Richfield Historical Park: Barn and Mill -- Great Lakes Roofing is donating the labor! -- Granary and Horseshed -- RHS volunteers will do this work.

Click here to watch a video

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Another Fun Education Day on May 13 and 15, 2025, at the Richfield Historical Park

130 excited 3rd graders arrived at the Richfield Historical Park on May 13 and 15 to explore life as it was in pioneer days. Moving from station to station, they washed clothes, shelled corn, sifted flour, kneaded dough and much more....Read More

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Oh, What an Exciting Time at Maple Syrup Family Day on March 22, 2025

"Our first time at this event and the park - we will be back! Great job!"

This was just one of many Comments on Facebook about this annual event. Hundreds of people flocked to Richfield Historical/Nature Park to enjoy a pancake breakfast and demos of making maple syrup and activities from long ago.....Read More

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Inside the Messer/Mayer Mill and More

Click on the photo to see a very interesting video about the Messer/Mayer Mill (you will even see the 3rd floor!)

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Question of the Week

For the question: "What was once located on the hill south of the Richfield Elementary School", there were several correct answers -- a radio tower. Great! To learn more about this tower, click on Richfield Remembers in the menu near to top of this page, then select Richfield Stories. Find this story: "Richfield's Claim to Fame".

Next question: "Do you recognize the crossroads community pictured below that is now part of Richfield?"

 

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New Addition to the Richfield Historical Park

A new roadway and berm are being built in the Park. This will eventually allow water to flow into the raceway for the mill and the people mover at events will take visitors to the Lillicrapp Welcome Center. The road will be finished in spring after the ground thaws.

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Photos Entered in SPOOM Contest Won 1st Place for the Interior Category

The Society for the Preservation of Old Mills (SPOOM) has a photography contest. This year, RHS submitted photos along with this 'story':

In a homage titled "Time Stands Still," volunteers of Richfield Historical Park recreated a century-old photo capturing the grist mill's interior. Motivated by its historical significance, the scene mirrors George Mayer, the owner in the original photo, with Al Mayer in the contemporary role. Every detail resonates authentically, down to the broken piece of millstone gear resting on the table. The mill itself, housing original equipment like turbines, millstones, and sifters untouched since its closure over 70 years ago, stands as a testament frozen in time. Currently undergoing restoration by dedicated volunteers, the mill will resume operations in the future, offering visitors a glimpse into its 150-year-old history.

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Around the County Podcast Featuring the Richfield Historical Society

The Society's president, Pete Samson, and Vice President, Joni Crivello, participated in a podcast about the Society and the Historical Park. This podcast is part of the Around the County series sponsored by the Tower Heritage Center (Washington County Historical Society).

Click Here to listen to this interesting narrative (Episode #25).

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Past Features of RHS in Action