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The Red Mill Museum Village, located in Hunterdon County is a 10-acre site found along the banks of the South Branch of the is a 10-acre site found along the banks of the South Branch of the [raririver] in historic [clinton]. With its rolling lawns, towering stone cliffs, tranquil river and beautiful waterfall, Red Mill Museum Village provides an ideal spot for visiting. The mill was constructed in 1763, and was in use until 1928. It was originally a woolen mill, but in the following century the mill was used to process grains, plaster, talc, and graphite. It was even used to generate electricity and pump water for and into the town. In 1848, brothers Francis, Patrick and Terence Mulligan founded the Mulligan family quarry, which provided limestone and everything necessary to support the village. The original quarry office, lime kilns, screen house, dynamite shed, and stone crusher are readily available to view. There is also a working blacksmith shop and tenant house displaying a turn-of-the-century store. The Museum itself has a collection of more than 40,000 artifacts and is on the State and National Register of Historic Places. The collection is on a permanent and rotating basis, showing textiles (clothing, quilts, and linens), baskets, Victorian household accessories, woodworking tools, lighting artifacts, and farm equipment. CODE left
The Red Mill Museum Village, located in [y34019] is a 10-acre site found along the banks of the South Branch of the [raririver] in historic [clinton]. With its rolling lawns, towering stone cliffs, tranquil river and beautiful waterfall, Red Mill Museum Village provides an ideal spot for visiting. The mill was constructed in 1763, and was in use until 1928. It was originally a woolen mill, but in the following century the mill was used to process grains, plaster, talc, and graphite. It was even used to generate electricity and pump water for and into the town. In 1848, brothers Francis, Patrick and Terence Mulligan founded the Mulligan family quarry, which provided limestone and everything necessary to support the village. The original quarry office, lime kilns, screen house, dynamite shed, and stone crusher are readily available to view. There is also a working blacksmith shop and tenant house displaying a turn-of-the-century store. The Museum itself has a collection of more than 40,000 artifacts and is on the State and National Register of Historic Places. The collection is on a permanent and rotating basis, showing textiles (clothing, quilts, and linens), baskets, Victorian household accessories, woodworking tools, lighting artifacts, and farm equipment.
Location:
56 Main Street, Clinton New Jersey 08809
Telephone
908-735-4101
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01/11 Coming to The Clinton area
Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival Atlantic City NJ April5-6 Over 90 different breweries from around the corner and across the country will showcase their unique libations.
Contemporary Art Fair Connecticut Norwalk CT April27-28 Modeled after our two sucessful NYC shows at the Javits Center. Each of the two shows will have approximately 100 exhibitors.
Galena Dogwood Festival Galena MD May4 The annual Galena Dogwood Festival is will take place throughout Galena. The parade will have a War of 1812 theme.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 As one of the longest running festivals in the state of Delaware, Dover Days dates back to 1933. What started as a garden tour staged by the Dover Garden Club, has now become an annual time to remember First State heritage with community spirit and an entertaining festival of family events.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 You can claim Dover, Delaware, the capital city of the First State, as your state capital during the 80th anniversary celebration of the Dover Days Festival!.
Maryland Faerie Festival Darlington MD May10-12 The Maryland Faerie Festival celebrates the Faeries in an atmosphere and with entertainment inspired by Faerie folklore and literature.
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