graue mill & museum
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graue mill & museum印象
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Filled with history, the museum still grinds cornmeal fresh for purchase. Next to Forest preserve that has a wonderful walk and bike path along the Salt Creek.
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I used to visit Graue Mill with my sons when they were young and yesterday I returned on my own to see how the place has changed. There are picnic benches on the green outside so you can enjoy the peace and quiet. Salt Creek runs into a small pond and there is a dam here so the sound of rushing water is always in the background. Hiking trails are well maintained making it possible to experience the peace of the woods in the middle of Oak Brook. Lovely and serene.Built in 1852, Graue Mill is one of the few water powered grist mills left in the country and is the only one in Illinois. Flooding in the spring of 2013 damaged the mechanism of the waterwheel so it is no longer in operation. However, they are using a more modern millstone to grind corn meal which is still available for purchase at the small gift shop. The original millstones were imported from France and bear silent testimony to a bygone era.Another interesting fact is that this mill was also used during the 1800's to hide runaway slaves on their journey to freedom in Canada. The basement features displays pertaining to this location's history as one of the stops on the Underground Railroad.
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On the East end off York Road is the old mill, water wheel, and waterfall. Very picturesque in all seasons. Had our Wedding pictures taken there as well as family pictures years after! The Mill is a working museum and you can buy the corn meal they produce. Very educational! Take the path to the west entrance and you'll find the nature center. Small yet great for kids to watch water fowl, see the centers resident snake, or play in the bird houses. Outside there is a nice trail through the woods. Small fee for the Mill tour but all else is free. One of my favorite places!
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What a wonderful area. They have a few walking trails that follow the river that is very pretty no matter what time of year it is. The museam is a part of local history and is a hidden gem of a location. you can bring a picnic lunch or just take a nice stroll on one of the paths. Fall is very pretty when the leaves are changing color! This is also a great place to take some wedding photos.
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We toured the museum this summer and were really impressed with all the displays. The volunteers in the museum were very helpful in describing life 100 years ago in the Midwest. There are also some lovely hiking trails around the museum
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For some reason, I remember Graue Mill differently, but then again, the last time I was there, I was probably 5. When we went, the mill wasn't running, and you couldn't buy any flour ground there. There was a gentleman on the ground floor, but he didn't explain very much. My niece (6 years) got bored pretty quickly, but she definitely enjoyed walking around the surrounding woods. There are some displays upstairs, but not much for young children to do. And unfortunately, since they're the iPad generation, they weren't interested in any of the old things because it was too far removed for them. The interactive nature education center nearby was more fun for my niece, and it was free.
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This preserve is one of the gems in the Chicago area. I've been there many times with my camera gear. I always feel inspired there!
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A bunch of history at the mill. It was a stopping point for run a way slaves going north. A grist mill that produced bread flour for the local area.Visit when the miller is grinding grain on the stone wheel.
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Small but a great tour and you can buy corm meal that they just ground, if you like. A flash back to the days when things were really done green...Great place to eat right across the creek too!
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Stop here to get a short history on the ancient practice of grain milling - return here to stock up on wonderful course milled cornmeal - in a sack with a recipe pamphlet (The Pub across the stream is a local favorite for lunch)