Old Mill Museum

Old Mill Museum

The Old Mill Museum is housed in the grist mill built by town founder Amos Orton in 1856.  This extensive museum includes a military display, a country store, farm implements, fire engine, household displays, and a working rug loom.  In addition, the Mann one-room schoolhouse has been relocated to the property and is available for tours.  The Old Mill Blacksmith shop was added in 2020, with demonstrations on most Saturdays between April and November.

The Museum is operated by the Ortonville Community Historical Society (https://www.downtownortonville.org/connections/46060-ortonville-community-historical-society/)


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Old Mill Museum open for public tours
10:00 AM EDT, Jul 05, 2025
Ortonville, MI
The Old Mill Museum is open for public tours. The winter is a great time to explore all three floors of the museum. See the extensive mi...
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Old Mill Museum open for public tours
10:00 AM EDT, Jul 12, 2025
Ortonville, MI
The Old Mill Museum is open for public tours. The winter is a great time to explore all three floors of the museum. See the extensive mi...
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Old Mill Museum open for public tours
10:00 AM EDT, Jul 19, 2025
Ortonville, MI
The Old Mill Museum is open for public tours. The winter is a great time to explore all three floors of the museum. See the extensive mi...
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An Evening with the Mountain Echoes Dulcimer Troupe
6:30 PM EDT, Jul 23, 2025
Ortonville, MI
Join us for an evening of Appalachian Dulcimer music played by the Mountain Echoes Dulcimer Troupe. The Appalachian Dulcimer is a frette...
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Introduction to Crochet with Sarah
10:00 AM EDT, Jul 26, 2025
Ortonville, MI
Learn this traditional craft at the Old Mill Museum!
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