About

The Red Mill Museum Village is a historic museum complex located in what has colonially been known as Clinton, which is a part of the Lenapehoking, the traditional territory of the Lenni-Lenape people and their ancestors who lived here for thousands of years before the arrival of Europeans. The centerpiece of the museum is the 1810 Red Mill. The museum is situated on 10 acres of land and includes the mill, a quarry complete with office and stone crusher and sorter, a schoolhouse, log cabin and operational blacksmith shop. Throughout the year a variety of events and programs, including craft fairs, art shows, music festivals, and historical reenactments take place at the museum. The Red Mill Museum Village is open to the public year-round and is a popular destination for school field trips, family outings, photographers and history enthusiasts.

You can now explore our iconic historic site with our digital guide on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app. You can plan your visit, access helpful insights, see the photos and hear the words of the folks who lived and worked here before us at home-or anytime, anywhere.

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Upcoming Events

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Hands-On History

Saturday April 12 from 12-4

Our Hands-On History Traditional Crafts Festival which gives visitors a unique opportunity to step back in time and experience history firsthand. Attendees will have the opportunity to use the tools, complete the tasks and play the games of childhood as well as try their hands at the essential skills of daily life from the Colonial period to the early 1900s.

Kentucky Derby Party

Saturday May 3rd, 4-9 pm

Get set for a dazzling Kentucky Derby bash in Hunterdon County! It's not just a two-minute thrill - it's a vibrant celebration with a Derby feast, open bar, and vintage games. Show off in our contests, groove to live music, and bid on incredible items in our auctions. Break out your Derby spirit, join us for an unforgettable day, and dive into the Derby magic right here in Hunterdon County!

Wheels for the Wheel

Sunday May 18th, 10-3

Showcasing classic, modified and restored cars while supporting the iconic and nonprofit Red Mill Museum Village. Enjoy the amazing selection of classic cars and trucks from the 1920's (and sometimes even earlier!) through current day.

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Save on Museum Admission and Help Us Preserve History For Tomorrow!

If you own a business and are interested in sponsoring the Red Mill Museum Village, please contact us for sponsorship opportunities!

Volunteer

Volunteers have played a significant role at the Red Mill Museum Village from its earliest days. In fact, the Museum could not have opened without their crucial volunteer contributions of time, ideas and skills. In 1987 the volunteer group decided to organize formally and the Friends of the Red Mill was born.

History of the Red Mill Museum Village

The Red Mill in Operation 1810 - 1928

Ralph Hunt built the earliest section of this Mill to process wool sometime around 1810. His wool business failed, however, thanks to a permanent downturn in the market for domestic cloth. By 1820 Ralph confessed to the Census that "the establishment has been doing very little for two or three years past. The demand for sale of the cloths and sattinets are very dull...a few of the farmers get their wool manufactured, but from the low prices of foreign cloths." Things did not improve and Ralph lost all of the family's property, more than 400 acres and mills on both sides of the river. He defaulted on his mortgage, and the Taylor family took ownership.


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