Upcoming Events
Annual Plant Sale
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Spring is right around the corner. It is time to think about the lovely flowers for your yard. The Richfield Historical Society is once again partnering with Nehm's Greenhouse to supply these plants. Just purchase gift certificates to be used at Nehm's....Click here for the Order Form and More Information
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Call for Exhibitors
Art at the Mill
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Application & Guidelines for Artists
Note: The quota has been reached for Jewelry and Ceramic Exhibitors. Any applications received and accepted would be placed on a Waiting List.
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Art at the Mill
June 20, 2026 ~ 10am - 4pm
Richfield Historical Park
Click Here for a Sneak Peek of the Exhibitors
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Visit the Richfield Historical Park to browse among the booth of over 80 talented exhibitors. Enjoy the music of VIVO while having delicious food from Sausage Plus and a beer from Belshire Brewery. The historic buildings will be open as well as the Blacksmith Shop. Admission, parking and a wagon ride to the exhibiting area are free.
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May 28, 2026 ~ 7pm
"Circus World Museum"
Speaker: Peter Shrake
Step Right Up and Join the Circus!
Through grit, determination and passion, what began with less than an acre of land and six circus wagons grew into an internationally recognized and respected institution. Today, the site spans 64 acres and includes 30 structures, seven National Historic landmarks, and over 260 circus wagons. Circus World truly is “Wisconsin’s National Treasure!”
Listen as Pete Shrake, archivist at the Circus World Museum, explores this amazing, outstanding, splendiferous, and magnificent part of the state’s heritage....Read More
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Learn about the Richfield Historical Park & Events Held (Video)
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RHS in Action
March 28 -- Another Great Maple Syrup Family Day
Hundreds of visitors in the Richfield Historical Park enjoyed:
* a delicious pancake breakfast
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learning how to make maple syrup
* seeing open fire cooking
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shredding corn stalks
* working with leather
* seeing food prepared as it was done long ago
* tasting maple cotton candy
* going on a discovery hunt in the Mill House
* seeing how a grist mill operates
* viewing a general store
* watching a blacksmith at work
Click here or on the image to view a video of this fun day.
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Friess Lake 2nd Graders Learn About Life Long Ago
On March 19, the 2nd grade class from Friess Lake School paid a visit to the Richfield Historical Park. Students broke into small groups and learned about pioneer life at the log cabin and log barn, watched a blacksmith at work and learned how sap is turned into maple syrup.
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First Woman to Become Maple Syrup Certified
Leah Duckert-Kroll is the Richfield Historical Society's first woman to get certified to make syrup with the Maple Syrup Crew. Here's what she has to say about the experience: “I would like to express my gratitude to the Richfield Historical Society for providing such an enriching education in maple syrup collection and production."
In order to receive our certification, it is necessary to participate in every step starting with tapping through putting the label on the finished bottle of syrup.
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RHS Volunteers at Work & Start of Maple Syrup Season
The dedicated Thursday volunteer crew recently tapped about 100 trees in the Richfield Historical Park to gather the sap to make maple syrup. Another project they are tackling is the rejuvenation of the large signs which advertise the Society's events.
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Richfield Historical Park in the Winter
The Richfield Historical Park is very popular in the summer. However, it has some very lovely views during winter months. Take a hike and enjoy the beauty.
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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
