Kirby's Mill is where art meets physics, engineering, craftsmanship, and history.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Honorary event chairs, Lisa and Thom Mandel
Event Committee
Anne Cannon
Jody Konstand
Cathy Leuenberger
Traci Mockbee
Kathy Sidaway
Sylvia Trundle
Debbie Williams
Anne Cannon
Jody Konstand
Cathy Leuenberger
Traci Mockbee
Kathy Sidaway
Sylvia Trundle
Debbie Williams