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                                                                                                          Kirby's Mill is where art meets physics, engineering, craftsmanship, and history.
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One in a MILL-ion Celebration

A fall event to benefit the restoration of Kirby's Mill
to be held in The Lodge  at Richfield Heritage Preserve


                                                                    October 16, 2022 ​

 ​Inventor James Kirby built the mill in 1922 to generate electric power. Kirby's experimental design is based on much older grist mill technology, but he adapted it to work with a low flow stream. The hub of the water wheel is balanced on ball bearings and the wheel oriented for the most efficient energy transfer. The restored mill will showcase the technology of energy production. Its picturesque setting will make the mill an inviting gateway for learning about science and engineering.                                                              
The event
2:30-4:30pm: Live music by Hey Mavis, appetizers, and open bar.  Optional mill site tours
4:30-5pm: Transition to dinner inside The Lodge
5:00-6:30pm: Dinner catered by Hofbrauhaus 
& program with live auction and raise the paddle. 
                         
Brady Marks, emcee and Bob Hale, auctioneer 
6:30-7:30pm: Enjoy music by Hey Mavis
​Throughout the evening: Bruce Ford, Photography
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Hey Mavis photo by Shane Wynn
For more than eleven years, Northcoast Americana band Hey Mavis has been weaving a musical tapestry and igniting a following of dedicated fans. With heartfelt vocals, honest songwriting, blazing instrumental solos, and an undeniable onstage musical chemistry, this quartet is the definition of great Americana music. ​

                                                                                                           Click here for sponsorship opportunities! 
 
                                                                                                                                    Individual reservations  available starting September 5th  

Thank you to our event sponsors!

Millwheel Level
Karen Smik

River Level
Ann Marie Niziolek

Stream Level
Marc & Sylvia Trundle

Tributary Level
Time to Spare, LLC
​Ruth Vanke
Whitey's Booze N' Burgers 

 The Lodge event site is sponsored by the Richfield Joint Recreation District

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Honorary event chairs, Lisa and Thom Mandel 


Event Committee
Anne Cannon
Jody Konstand
Cathy Leuenberger
Traci Mockbee
Kathy Sidaway
Sylvia Trundle
Debbie Williams

Projects

Kirby's Mill Restoration
Historic Home Stabilization
Native Species Restoration

Contact Us

Friends of Richfield Heritage Preserve/ Friends of Crowell Hilaka
100 Wandle Avenue
Bedford, OH 44146
contactus@friendsofcrowellhilaka.org

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