RHS in Action

Lovely Fall Night for the 4th Luminary Walk at the Richfield Historical Park on Nov. 1

Visitors, young and old and even in costumes, came to the Richfield Historical Park to enjoy a lighted walk through the woods and a crackling bonfire....Read More

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The Hammers were Thudding and the Anvils were Ringing at Blacksmith Day on October 11

Visitors went to the Richfield Historical Park to view a skill from long ago -- twisting hot metal. Blacksmiths were a very important part of the crossroad communities. That skill is still alive with blacksmith demostrating their talents....Read More

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Fun Activities and Lots to See at the Thresheree & Harvest Festival on Sept. 20 & 21

The Richfield Nature & Historical Park was filled with excited children and interested adults as they enjoyed the sights and sounds of the annual Thresheree & Harvest Festival. Steam engine whistles, horses powering a threshing machine, guessing a pumpkin weight, sifting flour---these were just a few of the many activities.....Read More

Click Here to View Video of the 2025 Thresheree & Harvest Festival

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RHS at Richfield Days

The Richfield Historical Society was a part of Richfield Days on August 22-24. For the first time, walking tacos were offered -- they were sold out on Saturday before closing time! Ice cream novelties were offered as a sweet treat. Another first was having the Society's unique maple cotton candy on Saturday.

 

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New Roofs on Richfield Historical Park Buildings

Four new roofs are part of the maintenance projects in the Richfield Historical Park this summer:

* Barn and Mill -- These roofs are completed with Great Lakes Roofing donating the labor!
* Granary -- this is completed
* Horseshed -- this has not been started. Click here to watch a video.

RHS volunteers will do the work on the Granary and Horseshed.

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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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Past Features of RHS in Action