Richfield Historical Society

Richfield, WI

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Upcoming Events

Annual Plant Sale
April 1 - July 31, 2025

Plant SaleIt's that time of year for you to make plans to beautify your yard with lovely plants. The Richfield Historical Society is once again having its annual plant sale. You can purchase Gift Certificates to be used at Nehm's Greenhouse....Click Here to Learn More and Access the Order Form.

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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

Note: Applications for Jewelry & Woodworking (cutting boards, bowls, vases, etc) Artisans are no longer being accepted due to the quota being reached. If you wish to be placed on a waiting list, please contact artfairrhs@gmail.com

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2025 Events

Upcoming 2025 Monthly Programs

Learn about the Richfield Historical Park & Events Held

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RHS in Action

Oh, what a fun time at Maple Syrup Family Day on March 22, 2025

Maple Syrup Family Day"Our first time at this event and the park - we will be back! Great job!"

This was just one of many Comments on Facebook about this annual event. Hundreds of people flocked to Richfield Historical/Nature Park to enjoy a pancake breakfast and demos of making maple syrup and activities from long ago.....Read More

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Inside the Messer/Mayer Mill and More

Mill VideoClick 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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Question of the Week

For the question: "What was once located on the hill south of the Richfield Elementary School", there were several correct answers -- a radio tower. Great! To learn more about this tower, click on Richfield Remembers in the menu near to top of this page, then select Richfield Stories. Find this story: "Richfield's Claim to Fame".

Next question: "Do you recognize the crossroads community pictured below that is now part of Richfield?"

What is this community

 

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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.

New Road

New Road

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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 George Mayer at the Messer/Mayer Millgrist mill's interior. Motivated by its historical significance, the scene mirrors George Mayer, the owner in the original photo, with Al Mayer in Al Mayer at the Messer/Mayer Millthe 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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Past Features of RHS in Action

 

 

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