Upcoming Events
Luminary Walk
Saturday, November 1 ~ 5-8pm
Bring your friends and family for an illuminated evening walk around the Richfield Historical/Nature Park! Enjoy hot chocolate or cider. Finish the night off with a bonfire under the stars....Read More
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Thursday, November 20 ~ 7pm
"Mrs. Charles Dickens" by Jessica Michna
Richfield Fire Hall, 2008 Hwy 175
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Imagine having the wife of the famous author Charles Dickens recite one of his most cherished stories, “A Christmas Carol”. Yes, that is possible with Jessica Michna recreating Mrs. Dickens and the story. In her role, she brings to life the wife of Charles Dickens, discussing her life and the characters from her husband's iconic story....Read More
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Learn about the Richfield Historical Park & Events Held
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RHS in Action
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
