Welcome to the digital archives of the Red Mill website, where the past awaits your discovery! This beautifully curated collection of meticulously preserved documents, photographs, and artifacts offers a captivating glimpse into the historic heritage of the Red Mill and surrounding area. Whether you are a history buff, a researcher, or just a person who wants to connect with the past, the Red Mill digital collection is a bonanza of information and inspiration. Discover the stories of resilience, innovation, and the strong sense of community that has lasted through many generations.

Click the link below to embark on a captivating journey and be transported back in time through our digital photo and object archives.

Images from the Red Mill Museum Village's online collection are provided for educational and research purposes only and are subject to specific use limitations. As a private, not-for-profit institution, we invest considerable resources into the care, preservation, and stewardship of our collections, including the artifacts and images shared online.

All photographic images featured on our website are the property of the Red Mill Museum Village. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of any image is strictly prohibited without prior written permission from the museum. This includes-but is not limited to-use for commercial purposes, publication, or digital redistribution on social media, websites, or other online platforms.
Use of collection images beyond personal or educational use requires prior approval and may be subject to licensing fees. Requests for high-resolution images or reproduction rights will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

For inquiries or permission requests, including questions about potential fees, please email Elizabeth Cole, Curator of Collections

 ecole@theredmill.org

Online Collections Database

Core Exhibit

The Red Mill Museum has an outstanding collection of more than 40,000 agricultural, industrial and domestic artifacts, which are exhibited on both a permanent and rotating basis throughout the Village. Each object in our collection holds the story of who made it and reflects the chain of people who put it to use throughout its life, including the Red Mill Museum visitors who today keep these objects alive by carrying their tales on to friends and family. Many of these objects are displayed in our permanent exhibits that you see as you walk through the Village, interpreting the story of how this community developed from Colonial times through 1928 when the Mill was officially closed.

When visiting the floors of the Red Mill, you will learn how and why the Mill was built, the failures and success of its owners, but most importantly how integral its activities were to the people who built, lived and worked in this community. Similar permanent displays in the Mulligan Quarry buildings offer visitors the opportunity to hear the stories of the Mulligan family business and the Irish immigrants who worked the stone.