2017

April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November

April

Saturday, April 22, 2 p.m.
Alexander Hamilton - The American Rags to Riches Story . Location is in the Graue House.

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May

Sunday, May 7, 2:00
Sheep Shearing - Master sheepshearer Loren Marceau will be here with a few of his flock in need of haircuts. Sheep shearing demonstration at 2:00. No fee to view the shearing.

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June

Saturday and Sunday, June 3 and June 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sixteenth Annual Fine Arts Festival. The lawn of the Mill is a perfect backdrop for more than forty of the area's most talented artists who will exhibit and sell a variety of art for the home and garden. The Festival features paintings, ceramics, hand-woven textiles, mosaics, pastels, stained glass, jewelry and photography. Admission to the Fine Arts Festival is free.

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July

Friday, July 7, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Craft Beer Tasting - Graue Mill and Museum is partnering with SavWay Fine Wines & Spirits for our annual Craft Beer Tasting! We have a total of 15 breweries participating with a total of over 50 different beers/ciders as well as food. This event is expected to sell out, so purchase advanced tickets by mailing a check for $50.00 per person (covers all food and beverages) to Graue Mill & Museum, 3800 York Road, Oak Brook, IL, 60523. You must include your email address; we will email your receipt. Due to construction we cannot be reached by telephone. MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO PARTICIPATE!!!!

Sunday, July 30, 2 p.m.
Master Gardeners (from the University of Illinois Extension) - This lecture will take place out-of-doors on: Monarchs - Our Native Butterflies and the Pollinator Friendly Plants Growing at Graue Mill.

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August

Sunday, August 20, 2 p.m.
Master Gardeners (from the University of Illinois Extension) - This lecture will take place out-of-doors on: Grains Grown in the 1852 Home Garden.

Friday and Saturday evenings, August 25 & 26, 6:30 and 8:15p.m.
Journey on the Underground Railroad.

Children and adults can experience what it was like to be a passenger on the Underground Railroad. This theatrical experience begins with a skit in which passengers will meet the legendary Harriet Tubman.

Tickets cost $15.00 for adults and $10.00 for children. Please call the Graue Mill to make reservatiions: 630-655-2090.

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September

Saturday and Sunday, September 2 and 3, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Civil War Encampment . Don't miss this favorite annual tradition when members of the 10th Illinois Regiment and their families spend the weekend on the Mill grounds, depicting what life was like in a Union military camp. Complete with authentic clothing, weapons and tools, this event will take you back in time to the 1860s. Experience black powder firing demonstrations and drills, cooking, toys, and crafts. The members of this regiment are excellent presenters who pay attention to historical accuracy and are extremely dedicated to creating a unique and unforgettable experience.

Sunday, September 10th 11:30 - 4:00 Cornfest Family Fun Day - The Mill's annual family picnic featuring food, fishing, the giant wood pile, fun music and an all around great time!

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October

Saturday, October, 14 Beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Annual Girl Scout Day at Graue Mill - Leslie Goddard will perform Emilia Earhart You Must Register with the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicagoland and Northern Indiana: www.girlscoutsgcnwi.org

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November

Sunday, November 12
Graue Mill closes for the season. If you miss your last chance to purchase cornmeal, don't worry. We sell cornmeal all winter. Call (630) 920-9720 to arrange for pick up.

Christmas at the Mill Holiday Boutique will take place on Saturday, November 18th and Sunday, November 19th.

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Schedule subject to change without notice.


Your Gateway to the Past, Graue Mill and Museum is a not-for-profit volunteer organization supported by admissions, memberships and contributions. The Mill, located on York Road just north of Ogden Avenue in Oak Brook, Illinois, is open 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM daily - closed Mondays, except Holiday Mondays. Admission is $4.50 for adults, $4 for seniors, $2 for children 4-12, free for children 3 & under. Call (630) 655-2090 or (630) 920-9720 for more information.


This page was last revised on: March 18th, 2016