Dec 2015
Heritage Holidays with a visit from Santa
Experience holiday traditions of the past and create new ones. The entire Historic Center is decorated for the holiday season. This year we will have more lights than ever. Make a craft, visit with Santa…
Find out more »Feb 2016
Feathered Friends
Come inside the Historic Wolcott mill to learn about the type of local birds that stay in our area for the winter. We will make a rustic bird feeder that you can take home so…
Find out more »That’s the Grist of It: A Brief History of Milling
Learn the history of making flour and meal using the rock and stone through modern milling machines. Program includes some hands on elements. Ages: 5 and older. Please preregister. Call 586-749-5997 to preregister. Encore presentation…
Find out more »Mar 2016
Maple Sweetness
Discover how to make your own maple syrup by exploring the history of maple syrup, tree indentification, and what tools are necessary for the tapping and boiling process. There will be a craft as well as…
Find out more »Maple Sweetness
Discover how to make your own maple syrup by exploring the history of maple syrup, tree indentification, and what tools are necessary for the tapping and boiling process. There will be a craft as well as…
Find out more »Maple Syrup Festival
Visit stations throughout the park and learn how to make maple syrup. Join us for crafting and taste testing and enjoy warming up fireside. Maple syrup products and tasty food items will be available for…
Find out more »Maple Syrup Festival
Visit stations throughout the park and learn how to make maple syrup. Join us for crafting and taste testing and enjoy warming up fireside. Maple syrup products and tasty food items will be available for…
Find out more »Maple Sweetness
Discover how to make your own maple syrup by exploring the history of maple syrup, tree indentification, and what tools are necessary for the tapping and boiling process. There will be a craft as well as…
Find out more »Maple Sweetness
Discover how to make your own maple syrup by exploring the history of maple syrup, tree indentification, and what tools are necessary for the tapping and boiling process. There will be a craft as well as…
Find out more »Maple Sweetness
Discover how to make your own maple syrup by exploring the history of maple syrup, tree indentification, and what tools are necessary for the tapping and boiling process. There will be a craft as well as…
Find out more »Maple Sweetness
Discover how to make your own maple syrup by exploring the history of maple syrup, tree indentification, and what tools are necessary for the tapping and boiling process. There will be a craft as well as…
Find out more »Apr 2016
That’s the Grist of It: A Brief History of Milling
$5 per person Learn the history of making flour and meal using the rock and stone through modern milling machines. Program includes some hands on elements. Ages: 5 and older. Please preregister. Call 586-749-5997 to…
Find out more »Candle Dipping
Learn one of the settler children's chores. Dip your own candle to take home. A variety of color wax will be available
Find out more »Picture Frame for Mom
Here is the perfect opportunity for youngsters to make a handmade gift for Mother's Day. We will provide a variety of materials and ideas so children can create a custom frame perfect for a family…
Find out more »Old Fashioned Taffy Pull
Butter up your hands and pull the taffy the way settlers did. Pull it, roll it in powdered sugar, wrap it, and put it in a paper bag to take home.
Find out more »Candle Dipping
Learn one of the settler children's chores. Dip your own candle to take home. A variety of color wax will be available
Find out more »Old Fashioned Taffy Pull
Butter up your hands and pull the taffy the way settlers did. Pull it, roll it in powdered sugar, wrap it, and put it in a paper bag to take home.
Find out more »Earth Day Clean-Up
This event is open to groups and/or individuals. Each group and/or individual will be assigned a project appropriate to age, ability and interests. As a thank you, lunch will be provided. Registration is required. For…
Find out more »May 2016
Heritage Skills Day
This celebration of traditional crafts and skills will include demonstrations and displays of blacksmithing, carpentry, rope making, weaving, bow making and more. Visit the historic mill to learn about the evolution of grist milling.
Find out more »Jun 2016
Take Me Fishing
This is a wonderful event for fishing beginners. Each participant will go through learning stations to explore casting, knot tying, water quality, boat safety, lure making and basic equipment before they try their hand at…
Find out more »That’s the Grist of It: A Brief History of Milling
10 a.m. and 1 p.m. session. $5 per person. Learn the history of making flour and meal using the rock and stone through modern milling machines. Program includes some hands on elements. Ages: 5 and older.…
Find out more »Jul 2016
That’s the Grist of It – A Brief History of Milling
Learn the history of making flour and meal using the rock and stone through modern milling machines. Program includes some hands on elements. Please preregister: 586-752-5932 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Fee: $5
Find out more »Aug 2016
That’s the Grist of It – A Brief History of Milling
Learn the history of making flour and meal using the rock and stone through modern milling machines. Program includes some hands on elements. Please preregister. 10 a.m. & p.m. sessions.
Find out more »Sep 2016
Paul Bunyan Festival
Enjoy activities and demonstrations of historic skills. See how grain is milled and watch blacksmiths at work. Try your hand at candle dipping or butter making and make a craft to take home. You may…
Find out more »26th Annual Quilt Show at Wolcott Mill
The 26th Annual Quilt Show of Wolcott Mill will be held 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 17 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday Sept. 18 at the Wolcott Mill Metropark Historic Center.…
Find out more »26th Annual Quilt Show at Wolcott Mill
The 26th Annual Quilt Show of Wolcott Mill will be held 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 17 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday Sept. 18 at the Wolcott Mill Metropark Historic Center.…
Find out more »Events Classic Cars at the Mill – Historic Center
Community classic car buffs bring out their beauties and are on site to show them off.
Find out more »Oct 2016
Haunted Halloween House
Decorate a pre-constructed graham cracker house with candy and frosting. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate as you survey your spooktacular creation. Please preregister by contacting the Historic Center at (586) 749-5997. Fee: $6 Times: 11 a.m., 1…
Find out more »Civil War Reenactment – Skirmish at Wolcott
Visit the soldiers and civilians of the period to learn their views of the war. Explore Confederate and Union military camps, witness skirmishes, military drills and hear cannon fire. Experience the sights and sounds of…
Find out more »Candle Light Walk
A spirit of the past will escort visitors into the Civil War era to experience apparitions of happenings during this tumultuous time. Not recommended for children under 6 years. Space is limited. Please preregister by contacting…
Find out more »Civil War Reenactment – Skirmish at Wolcott
Visit the soldiers and civilians of the period to learn their views of the war. Explore Confederate and Union military camps, witness skirmishes, military drills and hear cannon fire. Experience the sights and sounds of…
Find out more »Haunted Halloween House
Decorate a pre-constructed graham cracker house with candy and frosting. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate as you survey your spooktacular creation. Please preregister by contacting the Historic Center at (586) 749-5997. Fee: $6 Times: 11 a.m., 1…
Find out more »Haunted Halloween House
Decorate a pre-constructed graham cracker house with candy and frosting. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate as you survey your spooktacular creation. Please preregister by contacting the Historic Center at (586) 749-5997. Fee: $6 Times: 11 a.m., 1…
Find out more »Nov 2016
The Great Cornbread Debate
Sugar or no sugar? Right or wrong, good or bad? People have strong opinions about their cornbread! Learn about how changes in milling technology fundamentally altered this Southern dietary staple. Watch a milling demonstration. Sample…
Find out more »Our Thanksgiving Heritage
Learn about the history of the Thanksgiving celebration including the type of foods that were shared by the Native Americans and early settlers. Make a craft to take home. Please preregister. Fee: $5 – Preregister…
Find out more »Dec 2016
Heritage Holidays
Heritage Holidays return to the Historic Mill at Wolcott Mill Metropark on 6-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday nights, Dec. 2-17. Take a step back in time and experience the charm of holiday seasons past. During…
Find out more »Heritage Holidays
Heritage Holidays return to the Historic Mill at Wolcott Mill Metropark on 6-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday nights, Dec. 2-17. Take a step back in time and experience the charm of holiday seasons past. During…
Find out more »Heritage Holidays
Heritage Holidays return to the Historic Mill at Wolcott Mill Metropark on 6-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday nights, Dec. 2-17. Take a step back in time and experience the charm of holiday seasons past. During…
Find out more »Heritage Holidays
Heritage Holidays return to the Historic Mill at Wolcott Mill Metropark on 6-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday nights, Dec. 2-17. Take a step back in time and experience the charm of holiday seasons past. During…
Find out more »Heritage Holidays
Heritage Holidays return to the Historic Mill at Wolcott Mill Metropark on 6-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday nights, Dec. 2-17. Take a step back in time and experience the charm of holiday seasons past. During…
Find out more »Heritage Holidays
Heritage Holidays return to the Historic Mill at Wolcott Mill Metropark on 6-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday nights, Dec. 2-17. Take a step back in time and experience the charm of holiday seasons past. During…
Find out more »Feb 2017
Celebrate President’s Day
We will explore the myths and legends surrounding two of our most iconic historical leaders, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Did he really chop down that cherry tree? What did young Abe carry in his…
Find out more »Mar 2017
Maple Sweetness
Explore how maple syrup is made. Program topics to be covered include: sugaring history, tools needed, tree identification, tapping process and boiling process. Make a craft, taste test syrup and watch a short movie. Maple…
Find out more »Maple Sweetness
Explore how maple syrup is made. Program topics to be covered include: sugaring history, tools needed, tree identification, tapping process and boiling process. Make a craft, taste test syrup and watch a short movie. Maple…
Find out more »Maple Sweetness
Explore how maple syrup is made. Program topics to be covered include: sugaring history, tools needed, tree identification, tapping process and boiling process. Make a craft, taste test syrup and watch a short movie. Maple…
Find out more »Maple Sweetness
Explore how maple syrup is made. Program topics to be covered include: sugaring history, tools needed, tree identification, tapping process and boiling process. Make a craft, taste test syrup and watch a short movie. Maple…
Find out more »Maple Syrup Festival
Visit stations throughout the park and learn how maple syrup is made. Make a craft, taste test syrup and warm up by the bonfire. The blacksmith shop will be open and working. Maple products and…
Find out more »Maple Syrup Festival
Visit stations throughout the park and learn how maple syrup is made. Make a craft, taste test syrup and warm up by the bonfire. The blacksmith shop will be open and working. Maple products and…
Find out more »Maple Sweetness
Explore how maple syrup is made. Program topics to be covered include: sugaring history, tools needed, tree identification, tapping process and boiling process. Make a craft, taste test syrup and watch a short movie. Maple…
Find out more »Maple Sweetness
Explore how maple syrup is made. Program topics to be covered include: sugaring history, tools needed, tree identification, tapping process and boiling process. Make a craft, taste test syrup and watch a short movie. Maple…
Find out more »Apr 2017
Spring Break Activities Candle Dipping
Learn one of the settler children’s chores. Dip your own candle to take home. A variety of colored wax will be available. Cost: $3
Find out more »Spring Break Activities Tie Dye Shirts
Come visit the Historic Center and make your very own tie dye shirt. Bring a plain white cotton t-shirt and a plastic bag to take it home in. Be prepared to get messy so dress…
Find out more »Spring Break Activities Tie Dye Shirts
Come visit the Historic Center and make your very own tie dye shirt. Bring a plain white cotton t-shirt and a plastic bag to take it home in. Be prepared to get messy so dress…
Find out more »Spring Break Activities Candle Dipping
Learn one of the settler children’s chores. Dip your own candle to take home. A variety of colored wax will be available. Cost: $3
Find out more »Earth Day Clean-up at Wolcott Mill Metropark Historic Center
Spend Earth Day at the Historic Center at Wolcott Mill. Help get the grounds spruced up for the season. Activities will include trail maintenance and general clean up. We will provide lunch. Please preregister, 586-749-5997.…
Find out more »Wolcott Mill Top to Bottom Tour
Take a behind the scenes tour of all four floors of the historic grist mill and learn about its fascinating history. You may hear a ghost story or two.
Find out more »May 2017
A Gift for Mom
The best gifts are from the heart! This is a great opportunity for kids to create a homemade gift for the special woman in their life.
Find out more »Mill Stroll with Mom
Take a stroll around the beautiful grounds of the Historic Center. Take a photo with your favorite lady in the gazebo. Learn about Mrs. Wolcott and her large brood. Enjoy a cookie and a cup…
Find out more »Garlic Mustard Pull
Help in removing invasive garlic mustard from Wolcott Mill Metropark. This opportunity involves pulling and bagging garlic mustard. Meet at the Historic Center parking lot (look for the Metroparks vehicle and flag). Volunteers receive free…
Find out more »Jun 2017
Fishing with Dad
Make it an easy afternoon of fishing and fun with dad while casting in the mill pond. Learn about lures and casting. We will provide equipment and bait. A fishing license is required. Cost: $5…
Find out more »Top to Bottom Tour
Take a behind the scenes tour of all four floors of the historic grist mill and learn about its fascinating history. You may hear a ghost story or two. Cost: $3
Find out more »Jul 2017
Arts in the Park
Come out to the Historic Center, during the month of July, to enjoy the artistic works of the Metroparks’ employees. On Sundays, you can also enjoy the music of local entertainers. Bring a blanket and…
Find out more »Arts in the Park
Come out to the Historic Center, during the month of July, to enjoy the artistic works of the Metroparks’ employees. On Sundays, you can also enjoy the music of local entertainers. Bring a blanket and…
Find out more »Arts in the Park
Come out to the Historic Center, during the month of July, to enjoy the artistic works of the Metroparks’ employees. On Sundays, you can also enjoy the music of local entertainers. Bring a blanket and…
Find out more »Arts in the Park
Come out to the Historic Center, during the month of July, to enjoy the artistic works of the Metroparks’ employees. On Sundays, you can also enjoy the music of local entertainers. Bring a blanket and…
Find out more »Candle Making and its History
Learn the art of candle making and its history. Make two candles of your choice to take home. Please call 586-749-5997 to preregister. Cost: $5
Find out more »Arts in the Park
Come out to the Historic Center, during the month of July, to enjoy the artistic works of the Metroparks’ employees. On Sundays, you can also enjoy the music of local entertainers. Bring a blanket and…
Find out more »Aug 2017
Crafts at the Mill
Crafts coincide with the theme of the Read a Book Series at the farm center. Free with paid Read a Book Series admission. Cost: $3
Find out more »Crafts at the Mill
Crafts coincide with the theme of the Read a Book Series at the farm center. Free with paid Read a Book Series admission. Cost: $3
Find out more »Crafts at the Mill
Crafts coincide with the theme of the Read a Book Series at the farm center. Free with paid Read a Book Series admission. Cost: $3
Find out more »Crafts at the Mill
Crafts coincide with the theme of the Read a Book Series at the farm center. Free with paid Read a Book Series admission. Cost: $3
Find out more »When Beaver was King
Learn about Michigan and fur trading during the 1600s – 1700s. Please call 586-749-5997 to preregister. Cost: $3
Find out more »Kids Survival Camp
You will learn basic survival skills: Water, Shelter, Fire, and Food, while having fun. Bring a bag lunch and a drink. Please call 586-749-5997 to preregister. Cost: $60
Find out more »Top to Bottom
Explore the four floors of the 172 year old Wolcott Mill. Participate in hands on milling of grains and view historic artifacts. Cost: $5 adults/ $3 Children
Find out more »Sep 2017
Paul Bunyan Festival
Enjoy an old fashion day at the mill. Participate in rope making, log sawing, craft making, butter making, and broom making. View our blacksmith at work and make a hand-dipped candle. Drinks and snacks will…
Find out more »The 27th Annual Quilt Show at Wolcott Mill
The 27th Annual Quilt Show at Wolcott Mill will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 16 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday Sept. 17 Wolcott Mill Historic Center, 64162 Kunstman Road,…
Find out more »The 27th Annual Quilt Show at Wolcott Mill
The 27th Annual Quilt Show at Wolcott Mill will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 16 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday Sept. 17 Wolcott Mill Historic Center, 64162 Kunstman Road,…
Find out more »Top to Bottom – Historic Center
Explore the four floors of the 172 year old Wolcott Mill. Participate in hands on milling of grains and view historic artifacts. Cost: $5 adults/ $3 child.
Find out more »Oct 2017
Johnny Appleseed Festival
Enjoy a wonderful fall day at the Historic Grist Mill. Participate in scarecrow making and cider making. Taste test a variety of apples, bob for apples, and make crafts. Don’t forget to stop and talk…
Find out more »Haunted Halloween Houses
This event is enjoyed by all. Watch a Halloween movie and sip on hot chocolate while you decorate a premade Halloween House. Frosting, candy, and sprinkles are provided. You are the artist! Please call 586-749-5997…
Find out more »Fall Fun at the Mill
Come out to the Historic Center for an afternoon of family fun. There will be a magic show and other clown fun, crafts, and activities. Cost: $5
Find out more »Haunted Halloween Houses
This event is enjoyed by all. Watch a Halloween movie and sip on hot chocolate while you decorate a premade Halloween House. Frosting, candy, and sprinkles are provided. You are the artist! Please call 586-749-5997…
Find out more »Haunted Halloween Houses
This event is enjoyed by all. Watch a Halloween movie and sip on hot chocolate while you decorate a premade Halloween House. Frosting, candy, and sprinkles are provided. You are the artist! Please call 586-749-5997…
Find out more »Dec 2017
Heritage Holidays
Take a step back in time and experience the charm of holiday seasons past during Heritage Holidays, at Wolcott Mill Metropark. The entire historic mill center is transformed into a magical holiday wonderland. The moment…
Find out more »Heritage Holidays
Take a step back in time and experience the charm of holiday seasons past during Heritage Holidays, at Wolcott Mill Metropark. The entire historic mill center is transformed into a magical holiday wonderland. The moment…
Find out more »Heritage Holidays
Take a step back in time and experience the charm of holiday seasons past during Heritage Holidays, at Wolcott Mill Metropark. The entire historic mill center is transformed into a magical holiday wonderland. The moment…
Find out more »Heritage Holidays
Take a step back in time and experience the charm of holiday seasons past during Heritage Holidays, at Wolcott Mill Metropark. The entire historic mill center is transformed into a magical holiday wonderland. The moment…
Find out more »Heritage Holidays
Take a step back in time and experience the charm of holiday seasons past during Heritage Holidays, at Wolcott Mill Metropark. The entire historic mill center is transformed into a magical holiday wonderland. The moment…
Find out more »Heritage Holidays
Take a step back in time and experience the charm of holiday seasons past during Heritage Holidays, at Wolcott Mill Metropark. The entire historic mill center is transformed into a magical holiday wonderland. The moment…
Find out more »Jan 2018
Club F.R.E.D: History of Wolcott
Family, Recreation, Education and Discovery (FRED) is a monthly program exploring different topics from history and agriculture to natural science. This month, learn about the history of the Wolcott family and get hands on as…
Find out more »Michigan History
Learn about the different periods of Michigan history. This month’s program will cover details of French history. Ages 10 and up. Call 586-749-5997 to preregister. Cost: $3.
Find out more »Tracks and Habitats
Explore the trails and look for signs of wildlife in the snow. Learn how to identify common Michigan animal tracks, as well as special winter adaptations. Enjoy a craft in the mill, while you warm…
Find out more »Tracks and Habitats
Explore the trails and look for signs of wildlife in the snow. Learn how to identify common Michigan animal tracks, as well as special winter adaptations. Enjoy a craft in the mill, while you warm…
Find out more »That’s the Grist of it Mill Tour
Take a behind the scenes tour of the Historic Wolcott Grist Mill. Explore this nearly 200-year-old building and hear the fascinating history of this iconic mill and the Wolcott family who lived here. There could…
Find out more »Feb 2018
Bats 101
Join the staff for a program all about these winged animals of the night. They will discuss local bats, how to find them, their biology, the benefits of bats, and the threats they face. There…
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