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2010 Calendar

The Village grounds are open dawn to dusk seven days a week unless closed for a wedding.

Last Open Sunday for 2009 has passed. Mill Race Village will reopen on June 13, 2010 through October 17, 2010 Sundays, from 1:00pm – 4:00pm and for Special Events.

During the spring/summer season, all Village buildings are open each Sunday with Docents on hand to share the history of each building.

(Cady Inn, Country Store, Hirsch Blacksmith Shop, Wash Oak School, Hunter House, New School Church, Yerkes House, The Cottage House, and The Interurban Station)

The BobLo Steamers: Matriarchs of the Detroit River
Wednesday, March 10, 7:30pm
Lori Feret will present the history and future of these historic steamers. Her talk will include video footage and slides.
New School Church
Mill Race Village
FREE, Donations Accepted
Boblo Steamers Flyer

A Victorian Afternoon Tea and Gibson Girl Program
Saturday, March 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tea at 2:00pm at the Cady Inn
The Gibson Girl Program at the Church - 3:30pm
Enjoy mouth-watering tea sandwiches, scrumptious scones, delectable desserts and freshly brewed tea at the Cady Inn which is transformed into a cozy tea room of the past.
Juliana Cerra, as the Gibson Girl, will model accurate reproductions of historic costume from bloomers to ball gowns, and present an engaging overview of the styles and etiquette of the late 19th century.
$25 for Tea and Program
$20 for Northville Historical Society Members
$10 for Program Only
Preferred seating for tea guests at Program
Limited seating, please reserve by March 19, 12:00pm.
Call the office, 248-348-1845
Mill Race Village
Victorian Afternoon Tea and Gibson Girl Flyer

Pre-Season Docent Annual Luncheon
Saturday, June 5, 11:30am
Cady Inn - Mill Race Village

Mill Race Village is Open – June 13 through October 17
Sundays, from 1:00pm – 4:00pm for and Special Events
All Village buildings will be open each Sunday with Docents on
hand to share the history of each building.
Free and open to the public.

Grand Opening of the new General Store
Sunday, June 13
Details to follow
Contact 248 348-1845

Annual Garage Sale
Monday-Saturday, June 14 - 19, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Fundraiser for the Girl Scouts and Northville Historical Society.
218 W. Dunlap
Call with donations. 248 348-1845

Teddy Bear Picnic
Sunday, June 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mill Race Village
$2 per person or $8 per family
Families with children up to age 8
Bring your blanket and picnic lunch. Drinks and dessert will be provided.
Enjoy stories, songs, and refreshments on the lawn next to the Church.
In case of rain we will move indoors.
Reservations required, 248 348-1845

July 4th Celebration
Saturday, July 3
Mill Race Village
The buildings will be open after the parade.
Bring a picnic lunch, enjoy the grounds and shop the store.
Contact 248 348-1845

Garden Walk, Country Garden Club
Wednesday, July 7, all day - Tour Community Gardens
Vendors and Refreshments at Cady Inn - Mill Race Village

Membership Picnic
Saturday, July 10 from 12pm ? 3pm
Mill Race Village
Details to follow
Contact 248 348-1845

Victorian Festival Clothing Sale
Dates and times to be determined
Fundraiser for the Northville Historical Society
Mill Race Village

Victorian Festival at Mill Race
Sunday, September 19, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Duck Race, Music, Kids’ and Adults’ Amusements, Food and Drink, Book Sale
Mill Race Village

Ghoultide Gathering
Saturday, October 2, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Mill Race Village
$5 admission at the door.
Contact 248 348-1845 or visit Ghoultide online by clicking here.

Mourning Tea
Sunday, October 3, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Details to follow

Cemetery Walk
Sunday, October 3, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Oakwood Cemetery comes alive with all new historical figures sharing their stories.
Refreshments at the Northville Art House (next to cemetery)
Fundraiser for the Northville Historical Society
$10 adults $8 students and groups (10 or more)
Contact 248 348-1845

Village's Last Open Sunday, October 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Trick or Treat Trail at Mill Race Village
Sunday, October 24, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Sponsored by Northville Parks & Rec

Greensmart Orders Taken, October ?
Northville Garden Club

Children's Christmas Workshop Registration
Friday, November 5
6:00pm for Historical Society members
6:30pm Non Society Members
7:00pm Groups and Scout Troops

Children in grades 1-6 are invited to participate in the opportunity to make seven old fashioned, hand-made gifts for the special people on their Christmas lists. The intent of the workshop is to surprise family members with the gifts that the children have worked on and made themselves. There will be a morning session from 10:00am to 12:00pm and an afternoon session from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, accommodating 150 children total. Enrollment is $15 per child. Payable by cash or check made out to the Northville Historical Society. Registration is always the first Friday in November at 218 W. Dunlap in Northville.

Greensmart Pickup
Monday & Tuesday, November 8 and 9, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Northville Garden Club
Mill Race Village

Children's Christmas Workshop
Saturday, December 4, 10:00am – 12:00pm and 1:00 - 3:00pm
You must have pre-registered on Friday, November 5.
Mill Race Village

Christmas in the Village
Sunday, December 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Traditional Sing-along, Tea Room
Buildings open with docent tours.

Dates not listed above are yet to be determined.  For further information please call the Business Office.






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