Current Events
Prepay here, on the Mill Museum website, via the links above or e-mail themillmuseum@gmail.com to reserve and pay.
FOR WALKING TOURS –
PLEASE PRE-PAY or bring exact cash. The staff can not make change at the site.
The tours start promptly. Parking may be limited.
Participants should caravan or carpool.Bring water & snacks.
For the safety of our patrons, volunteers and staff, all upcoming activities will continue to be “masks only” until we feel everyone is vaccinated and we all are truly clear of Covid-19.
Holiday Shop
December 4, 5, 11 and 12 from 10am-4pm
Please come visit The Holiday Shop and support both the museum and local artisans on December 4, 5, 11 and 12 from 10am-4pm in Dugan's second floor building at 411 Main Street in Willimantic. Finish your shopping for the holidays, support local artisans and support your favorite museum with one stop!
Mill of the Month: Rossie Mill
December 11th at 1pm
The Mill of the Month is Rossie Velvet Mill. Discover the rich history of velvet manufacturing in Willimantic in a brisk but short walking tour from the Mill Museum to view the exterior of the former Rossie Velvet Manufacturing building. Leaves Mill Museum at 1:00 p.m. $10.00 cash at tour. No pre-registration necessary.
Drop-In Spinning Bee
December 18, 10am-1pm
Drop-in Spinning Bee with Peggy Church. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The Mill Museum’s Dugan Hall, 3 Union St., Willimantic. Stop by and bring your wheel. Vaccinations required. All skill levels and visitors are welcome. Free admission. For information, directions, or just to let us know you're coming, email peggychurch@earthlink.net.
Teddy Bear Kid’s Club
December 18th at 2pm
Bring your Bear to the Mill Museum for a Holiday party. Discover that Americans celebrate many traditions that come from all around the world. Includes craft and piñata. Masks and distancing are required. Free but donations appreciated. Event is held in Dungan Hall, Union Street.
Giftwrapping Fundraiser
December 18-24, 10am-9pm daily
Need any gifts wrapped? Find us in the East Brook Mall from December 18-24th from 10am-9pm. We do the work and provide all the wrapping materials! Donations appreciated. We are also looking for volunteers! Contact us at themillmuseum@gmail.com for information.
A Very Merry "UnChristmas" Virtual Celebration
December 21st at 7pm on Zoom
Come all ye scrooges! Learn how the early European settlers of New England treated the holiday of Christmas, and how the Puritans handled this new merry affair in a not-so merry way. $12 for Members, $15 for non-members