Upcoming Events
January 22, 2026 ~ 7pm
Richfield Fire Hall ~ 2008 Hwy 175
"Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation"
Speaker:
Sophie Gosetti
Have you ever driven past Cedar Lake and wondered how land is preserved in the region? Sophie Gosetti will share information about the Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation. She may also be able to answer your questions such as: “What will happen to my land? Will future owners care about my land the way I do? Will my children and grandchildren be able to afford to keep my land?”.....Read More
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Call for Exhibitors
Art at the Mill
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Application & Guidelines for Artists
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Learn about the Richfield Historical Park & Events Held (Video)
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RHS in Action
Appreciation for Thursday Volunteer Crew
The Richfield Historical Soceity has a very dedicated group of volunteers who appear at the Historical Park every Thursday morning. This group keeps the park and buildings in pristine condition. Each year, they are treated to a breakfast to show the Society's appreciation. The group met at Buzdum's on Dec. 11.
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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
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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
