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The Mill is open for Tours every Sunday, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., beginning the first Sunday of May through the last Sunday of October. ```````````````````````````````````` Peotone Historical Society meetings are open to the public and are held on the first Thursday of each month from February through November in the 7:00 PM in the Helping Hands building, 202 N First st. ```````````````````````````````````` Anticipated Location and Dates are: 2025 March 6th- April 3rd- May 1st- June 5th-July 3rd-August 7th- September 4th-October 2nd-November 7th September 2025 Old Mill Fall Fest FREE ADMISSION Peotone Mill 427 W. Corning Ave., Peotone, IL 60468 |
The 23rd Annual Old Mill Fall Fest is Sunday, Sept 21, 2025
Each year on the 3rd Sunday in September, the Peotone Historical Society hosts the Old Mill Fall Festival at the Peotone Mill! Events include historical re-enactors, vendors, and a self-guided tour of the inside of the Mill. Each year we strive to create a family-friendly environment that is not only educational, but also fun! At this past year's festival (2024), we were visited by Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln, who recreated the famous Gettysburg Address and were available for historical questions and discussion. We also hosted other historical actors, such as a Union soldier and his wife, A dulcimer player, shoemaker, blacksmith, silversmith, gun powder maker, wool spinner, and a Civil War surgeon. Craftsmen presented antique tools, exhibits, and invaluable historical information. We also had a variety of vendors selling their hand-crafted items and homemade foods. On the left is a slideshow of this last year's festivities, which were supported by the Peotone Historical Society's bake sale, as well as our merchandise and weave basket sales. Stay tuned for updates on what we have planned for this year! |
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