Upcoming Events
February 27, 2025
7pm ~ Richfield Fire Hall
"History of Oshkosh Trucks"
Not many auto or truck manufacturers can trace their brand back to one vehicle. Few have a history that goes back more than a century. Only a handful can say they still own their first vehicle in running, driving condition. Oshkosh Corporation, the renowned truck manufacturer in Oshkosh is one of a tiny fraction of manufacturers that can put checkmarks beside all three of those benchmarks. Learn more about the history of this Wisconsin company....Read More
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2nd Annual
Maple Syrup Contest
Are you a Wisconsin maple syrup producer? You have a great opportunity to enter your syrup in the Richfield Historical Society's 2nd Annual Maple Syrup contest.
Just click the link below to read the Guidelines and Application Form.
2025 Maple Syrup Contest Guidelines and Application Form
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Maple Syrup Family Day
March 22, 2025 ~ 9-4
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Enjoy a day outside at the Richfield Historical Park! Go early to have a tasty pancake breakfast. Then, wander over to the sugar shack, blacksmith shop and log buildings to see and do fun and interesting activities. Top it off with a hot dog and cocoa....Read More
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Call for Exhibitors
Art at the Mill
June 21,2025
2025 Guidelines & Application Form for Artists
2025 Guidelines & Application Form for Vendors
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Upcoming 2025 Monthly Programs
Learn about the Richfield Historical Park & Events Held
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RHS in Action
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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Perfect Night for the Luminary Walk - Nov 2, 2024
Cars poured into the Richfield Historical Park as the 3rd Luminary Walk got underway. The luminaries and pumpkins lit the trails through the woods. The bonfires were crackling....Read More
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New Roof on the Mill House
The roof on the Mill House located in the Richfield Historical Park came to the end of its life. A new roof is being installed by Great Lakes Roofing -- their expertise is being donated! What a great way to support the Richfield Historical Society. Thank You!
The roofing materials were supplied by the Richfield Historical Society.
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Blacksmith Day, October 5, 2024 -- Many Visitors Learned about the Art of Blacksmithing
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On a bright sunny fall day, the Richfield Historical Park was filled with people learning how metal is heated and shaped. Lots of other things to do kept the crowd entertained....Read More
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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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Question of the Week
What well-known business was once located in this building on the west side of Hwy 175 in downtown Richfield? Hint: The business closed around 1959.
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Past Features of RHS in Action
