Friends of the Red Mill 2025 Schedule

The Friends of the Red Mill volunteer at the museum shop, special events and on a wide variety of projects.

The public is invited to their free monthly meetings which feature speakers, presentations, light refreshments and camaraderie. Mark your calendar for this year's meeting schedule!

No need to RSVP for any meetings but if you would like more information, please email: redmillfriends@gmail.com

Uncork Summer: Locally Sourced Wine | Live Music | Vendors | Food Trucks

June 7-8, 12-5

This landmark event celebrates the rich flavors of New Jersey, featuring tastings from over 10 esteemed New Jersey wineries. Enjoy live music, browse artisan vendors and sample delicious food trucks fare. Come sip, savor, and support Hunterdon's homegrown wineries!

Please note: there is no RMMV member pricing for this event!

Salute to Service

Honoring Heroes Throughout History

Join us on Flag Day for our Salute to Service! This event will feature representatives from military and veteran organizations as well as artifacts and displays. Local historian and collector Jack Stanley returns with his ever popular and extensive collection of Civil War artifacts.

There will be live entertainment from The Swing Time Dolls, singing songs from the 1940s-1960s and kids' events including a Navajo Code Talker activity. Don't forget to stop at the ice cream truck to purchase a sweet treat!

There will also be a 21-gun salute and TAPS ceremony. Three local veterans will be presented with handmade Quilts of Valor.

A Quilt of Valor is a handmade quilt awarded to a Service Member or Veteran who has been touched by war. The Quilt says unequivocally "Thank you for your sacrifice in serving our nation."

Discovery Days

Fridays & Saturdays June 13 - August 23 (Weather permitting)

Step into history this summer during Discovery Days at The Red Mill Museum Village when our historic site comes alive with interactive, hands-on experiences for all ages. Enjoy:

•Guided Tours of our 10-acre site and 18th- and 19th-century buildings
•Costumed Interpreters sharing the stories and skills of early American life
•Traditional Trades & Crafts Demonstrations including:
•Blacksmithing
•Beeswax Candle Making
•Weekly Spinning Bee
•Sewing Circle
•The Tinker Trike-a mobile makerspace packed with old-fashioned tools and materials for creative play

With a rotating schedule of engaging, family-friendly activities, every visit offers something new to discover. Free with admission. Follow our social media pages for the most up-to-date schedule and details.

Spinning Bee

Fridays June 13 - August 23, 1-3 pm (Weather permitting)

Part of our new Discovery Days at the Red Mill Museum Village!

Step into the tradition of craftsmanship and community at our weekly Spinning Bee! Inspired by the homespun movement, when colonial women spun, wove and wore homespun fabric to protest British taxation on imported textiles. These public spinning gatherings became a powerful symbol of resistance, offering women a public role in the growing independence movement.

At our Weekly Spinning Bee, members of the Red Mill Education Team invite you to learn the historic skills of spinning wool and flax using drop spindles as well as antique and modern spinning wheels. Bring your own wheel or spindle and fiber to spin along-or try your hand using our equipment. Locally sourced wool roving from Windswept Acres Farm in Pittstown will be available for purchase in the museum shop.

Spin a yarn, share stories, and discover the power of hands-on history.

Rockin' the Quarry

Summer Concert Series

The historic Mulligan Quarry has a long history of ROCK . . . this summer, we'll continue that tradition with rock music instead of limestone! The Clinton Music Studios Majors Band will be warming up the crowd at 6 each night with the headliners starting at 7.

Bring your chairs, blankets and dancing shoes. Picnic baskets are welcome, however we ask that you purchase your drinks here at this fundraising event. All proceeds benefit the Red Mill Museum Village; tickets are only a $5 suggested donation at the door.

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Captains of Leisure

Saturday June 28th

This eight piece band whose members are based in North Jersey features layered 3 and 4 part harmonies over a 3 piece charted horn section.

Their broad repertoire consists primarily of classic (and some lesser known) "old school" songs by bands such as Chicago, Steely Dan, Earth, Wind & Fire, Blood, Sweat and Tears, Tower of Power, Van Morrison, and a good selection of the Motown sounds among so much more.

Liquid Garden

Saturday August 16th

The summer concert season will continue on Saturday August 16th with the Liquid Garden Band, known for their energetic performance and great mix of music that gets the crowd going!

Liquid Garden brings an infectious level of fun to every performance, ensuring everyone of all ages has a blast at their show!

High in the Mid 80s

Saturday August 30th

On August 30th, we'll have High In the Mid 80s (or simply HITME) playing here! They are seven pro musicians, playing the best New Wave and Pop music from the early to mid 1980s. Formed in 2010, we have exceeded expectations, packed rooms and developed a faithful fan base of great people who just want to have fun and hear the music of their youth . . . played true to the original recordings.

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2025 EVENTS CALENDAR

MARCH 14-16: Hunterdon County Irish Festival hosted by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
APRIL 12: Hands-On History Traditional Crafts Festival
APRIL 27: Half-O-Ween Volunteer Appreciation & Recruitment Event
MAY 3: Kentucky Derby Party
MAY 18: Wheels for the Wheel
JUNE 1: British Car Show
JUNE 6-7: UNCORK Summer Wine & Music Festival Weekend
JUNE 14: Salute to Service
JUNE 28: Summer Concert with the
Captains of Leisure
AUGUST 2-3 Soulstice Music, Art & Film Festival
AUGUST 16: Summer Concert with Liquid Garden
AUGUST 30: Summer Concert with High in the Mid 80s
OCTOBER Fridays & Saturdays: Haunted Red Mill
OCTOBER Saturdays: Happy Haunts
NOVEMBER 28-30: Festival of Trees & Winter Village
DECEMBER 6-7: Festival of Trees & Winter Village
DECEMBER 13, 14, 20, 21: Festival of Trees