2010

April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November

April

Tuesday, April 6
Graue Mill Opens for the 2009 Season

Sunday, April 18
Earth Day Celebration
Help us celebrate the Earth. Free admission for all. Meet Squirmin' Herman, a real earthworm, and his friends from the University of Illinois Extension. Members of the Garden Study Club of Hinsdale will be at the Mill with all the materials you will need to make a terrarium to take home. The Mill is open from 10am to 4:30pm. Other activities from 12:30 to 3 pm

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May

Sunday, May 2, 1 to 3pm
Book Signing – Glenette Tilley Turner and Darwin Walton
Glennette Turner, the author of The Underground Railroad in Illinois and other titles for children will be autographing copies of her books at the Mill. Darwin Walton, the author of the landmark book What Color Are You? will be signing her books on the Underground Railroad

Saturday, May 22, 9:30 am to 5pm
A Day in the Country Antiques and Vintage Faire – Presented by Vintage Cottage
This year the show will be held on the grounds of the Mill with an expanded dealer list. We've even added an old-fashioned farm auction. Country style lunch and tours of the Mill complete the day. Admission is $5.00 per person, $10 per family.

Sunday, May23 Shearing at 1, 2, and 3pm
Sheep Shearing and Spin In – Harold Davis & Graue Mill Volunteers
Watch a master shearer. Talk with our volunteers about the old-time crafts of spinning and weaving. Try your hand at the drop spindle and find out the benefits of joining our team of dedicated volunteers.

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June

Sunday, June6, 10am to 5 pm
9th Annual Fine Arts Festival
The lawn of the Mill is a perfect backdrop for the more than forty of the area's most talented artists who will exhibit and sell of a variety of art for the home and garden. The Festival features paintings, ceramics, hand woven textiles, mosaics, pastels, stained glass, jewelry and wildlife and nature photography. Admission to the Fine Arts Festival is free. Refreshments will be available during show hours.

Sunday, June 20
Windy City Harmonica Club - Performance at 1 pm
Always a favorite at the Mill the Windy City Harmonica Club will be on hand to help you celebrate Fathers Day with a program of songs from the 30's, 40's, 50's and 60's -- everything from the polka to the blues. Bring along a blanket or chair and enjoy a concert on the lawn under the oaks.

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July

Saturday & Sunday, July 3 and 4, 10am to 4 pm
From Grain to Grist
Learn the duties of a miller's apprentice by helping with many of the steps necessary to produce stone-ground cornmeal -- from shucking to shelling to grinding to weighing to bagging.

Sunday, July 18, 1 to 3pm
Monarch Magic – University of Illinois Extension
Learn all about these beautiful butterflies.

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August

Sunday, August 8, 10am to 4 pm
Scavenger Hunt at the Mill
Visit the Mill and get your treasure map. If you find every one of the Mill's "treasures", you win a prize.

Sunday,August 22, noon to 3pm
Children's Chore Day
Find out how children in Mr. Graue's day earned their allowance.

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September

Saturday & Sunday, September 4 and 5, 10:30 am to 4 pm
Civil War Encampment: 10th Illinois Regiment
The Civil War Encampment is a favorite annual activity at Graue Mill and is a celebration of our country’s rich history.  Members of the 10th Illinois Regiment, along with their families, will depict what life was like in a Union military camp in 1863.  Complete with authentic clothing, weapons and tools, this event will truly take you back in time.  There is excitement for all ages, including black powder firing demonstrations and drills, cooking and crafts. The members of the regiment are excellent performers who pay attention to accuracy and who are extremely dedicated to creating a unique and unforgettable experience.

Sunday, September 12, 11:30 to 4 pm
Graue Mill’s 9th Annual Cornfest
Food and Fun at the Mill
Celebrate the beginning of fall with an old-fashioned family picnic!  This popular event has food, fun and excitement for everyone.  Lots of food will be provided by Uncle Bub’s BBQ, along with roasted corn on the cob, delicious homemade pies and sweet taffy apples.  There will be plenty of entertainment, including games, races and a fishing tournament for kids.  A German band will provide some fun entertainment for adults.   The giant woodpile will also be back, so kids can use hammers, nails and paint to create whatever they want!  There is no general admission fee, and tickets will be available for all food, drinks and activities.


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October

October 7 through October 30
Juried Photography Exhibition
Winning and Selected Photographs on Display
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10am to 3pm
Saturday 10am to 2pm, Sunday Noon to 3pm
We are proud to present our fifth Juried Photography Exhibition, The Eye of the Stone, with divisions for both Adult and Youth and awards for each category.  The winning and other selected photographs will be on display in the Frederick Graue House during the month of October.

Friday and Saturday Evening, October 8 and 9
Journey on the Underground Railroad – Glennette Tilley Turner
Children and adults can vicariously experience what it was like to be a "passenger" on the Underground Railroad. Beginning with a skit in which passengers will meet the legendary Harriet Tubman, the journey will be led along Salt Creek by Hinsdale blacksmith John Coe. The Underground Railroad actually operated in Hinsdale, Oak Brook, Lyons, Downers Grove, and other nearby towns. Be a passenger. Experience the sights and sounds of making your escape on the Underground Railroad. Call (630)655-2090 for admission rates for this event.

Sunday, October 10, noon to 3:00 PM
"Make 'n Take" a Corn Husk Doll
Kids of all ages can make a traditional corn husk doll and learn about Native American Harvest Traditions.

Sunday, October 24, Program begins at 1:30 pm
Sing Along With The Dream Makers
These adult Girl Scouts will teach you to sing some old and some new songs

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November

Sunday, November 14
Graue Mill Closes for the Season
If you miss your last chance to stop by and pick up your winter supply of corn meal, we will be selling corn meal all winter.  Call (630) 920-9720 to arrange for pick-up.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, November 19, 20and 21
“Christmas At The Mill” Fine Artisan Boutique
The Mill and the Graue House will be open for a special holiday shopping event to get you in the Christmas spirit!  A group of talented local artisans will be selling handcrafted Christmas decorations, unique jewelry, stained glass, pottery and handwoven and knitted items. Specially selected ornaments, other great decorative items and stocking stuffers will be for sale in the Mill’s gift shop.  Strolling carolers and decorated Christmas trees add to the fun. Santa will be around on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

Friday Benefit Night from 6 to 9pm Tickets are $8.00. Wine, cheese and light refreshments will be served.

Saturday and Sunday sale hours are 10am to 4pm. Admission is free.

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Schedule subject to change without notice.


Your Gateway to the Past, Graue Mill and Museum is a not-for-profit volunteer organization supported by admissions, memberships and contributions. The Mill, located on York Road just north of Ogden Avenue in Oak Brook, Illinois, is open 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM daily - closed Mondays, except Holiday Mondays. Admission is $3.50 for adults, $3.00 for seniors, $1.50 for children 4-12, Children 3 & under free. Call (630) 655-2090 or (630) 920-9720 for more information.


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