RHS in Action

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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New Addition to the Richfield Historical Park

A berm is being built in the Park west of the barn. 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.

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Visitors and Exhibitors Braved the Heat and Wind at Art at the Mill on June 21

The Richfield Historical Park was alive with activity as exhibitors battled the wind to set up their tents and visitors fanned themselves with programs to ward off the heat. The event was a success despite the conditions. Soothing music by Vivo and delicious food by the Richfield Lions were enjoyed as visitors took a break from wandering through the booths of the talented exhibitors. The shade in the Silent Auction tent enticed those who wanted to have the highest bid on a unique items. The air conditioning in the Mill House and Welcome Center provided a respite from the soaring temperatures. The Messer/Mayer Mill and the Blacksmith were enjoyed by those who went inside....Read More and See Photos

To view a video of Art at the Mill, click here.

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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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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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