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“See
it. Save it.
Celebrate it” - Historic Bear’s Mill
Citizens
in
Greenville, Ohio will join thousands of individuals across the country
to
celebrate National Preservation Month this May.
“See it.
Save it.
Celebrate it.” Is the theme of the month-long
observance sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
In
honor of this
special month, we at Bear’s Mill encourage our fellow Darke Countians
to seek
out activities in the community that support our county’s historic
treasures. There is
so much to explore!
The
Friends of
Bear’s Mill will observe Historic Preservation Month by hosting a
collaborative
fundraising event on Saturday May 18th from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Historic sites Bear’s Mill
along with Staley
Mill Farm and Indian Creek Distillery offer informational tours of both
sites,
plus whiskey tastings, food and music.
Additionally, the Gallery at Bear’s Mill will
be exhibiting watercolors
of Staley Mill Farm painted by the late Roger Haas, plus new pottery
that
recalls the art of the whiskey vessel.
A
map outlining the scenic route between the two venues is included in
the ticket
price.
At
Bear’s Mill,
event attendees will be invited to enjoy docent-led tours of the fully
operational mill, as well as grinding demonstrations illustrating how
grain has
been ground on the historic French buhr stones ever since the Mill’s
founding
in 1849. Entertainment
for the 18th will
be provided by Brian K and the Vixen, a duo comprised of two
award-winning
musicians: Brian
Keith Wallen on guitar
and vocals, and Alexis Klosinski on drums.
The
Art of the
Whiskey Vessel will display the work of local potters Julie Clark,
Dionne
Fleming, Rita Wiley and Loretta Wray who have crafted their unique
interpretations of whiskey flasks, jugs, bottles, decanters, canteens,
shot
glasses and whiskey cups. The
watercolors by renowned Tipp City artist Roger Haas on display at
Bear’s Mill
are from the collection of Missy Duer, a descendant of the founders of
Staley
Farm, who with her husband Joe, now operates Staley Mill Farm and
Indian Creek
Distillery.
Staley
Mill,
Ohio’s oldest standing grist mill, will also be open for tours during
the Mills
and Stills event. Additionally,
Indian
Creek Distillery, a new facility utilizing the original pot stills of
the
original 1820 distillery known throughout the frontier for its stored
rye
whiskey, will offer tours and tastings throughout the evening. These amazing examples of
early American
industry reflect the treasured history and heritage resonating at
Staley Mill
Farm.
A
mix of sweet and
savory appetizers will be available at both sites.
Tickets for the Mills and Stills event are
$35 and are available at Bear’s Mill and Staley Mill Farm’s Indian
Creek
Distillery. Tickets
will be on sale up
to the day of the event.
Bear’s
Mill is
located at 6450 Arcanum-Bear’s Mill Road, Greenville; Staley Mill Farm
and
Distillery’s address is 7095 Staley Road, New Carlisle.
For more information contact Bear’s Mill at
937-548-5112 or Staley Mill Farm and Distillery at 937-846-1443.
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