The 21st Annual Ducky Derby, our major fund-raiser, was held Saturday, October 5 from 10 until 2. We are thankful to all who attended and gave prizes.
West Barnet Woodworks, Berwick Agency, Chandler Hill Farm, Mark's Automotive, Joe's Repair, rkMiles, St. Johnsbury Distillery, Artedano, Small Axe Farm, Moose River Campground, NEK Artisan's Guild, Relics Renewed, Beth Kanell, Sue Tester, Richard Stevenson, Bentley's Bakery & Cafe, Sharon Cote, Marty's First Stop, West Barnet Quick Stop, Shelley Samuels, Sally Fishburn & Suzannah Morloch, Joe's Pond Craft Shop, Greenleaf Family, Wendy Fearon, Nancy Haltoff, Linda Choate, Lois Allen, and The Vermont Preservation Trust donated wonderful prizes.
The August 10, 11, 2024 Hammer-In was a great success with many interested visitors!
The 20th Annual Ducky Derby was great success, thanks to your support! Despite buying more ducks to swim this year, we still sold out for the first time ever! We greatly appreciate your support! We are looking forward to next summer when we will be open again. Check out a couple pictures of the event.
Our annual woodworking demonstration was held Saturday and Sunday, August 5 and 6 from 11am til 3pm. Richard Montague's spring pole lathe was featured. A young lad honed his draw knife skills while Stan Crane smoothed some cedar shakes (shingles) which he had split with a froe and club. Other folks enjoyed a tour of the mill. Be sure to attend next year!
The 2023 Hammer-In was a pounding success! This year it was held both Saturday and Sunday July 22 and 23. We enjoyed a large turnout of folks, young and old alike. Tours of the mill were also given. And it didn't rain! Thanks for the many donations which help keep our door open! We hope to see you at it next year. Below are Dave Tardiff, Alder Hardt (in black shirt), James Teuscher, and Russell Spies at the wood lathe.
Woodworking Month:
August was woodworking month at Ben's Mill. We demonstrated primitive woodworking methods and Richard Montegue presented his spring pole lathe. Hands on participation was encouraged.
Hammer-In July 9, 2022:
It was a great success with wonderful weather and a great turnout! We were excited to see so many young folks there. James Teuscher of South Walden, and Alder Hardt of Wolcott along with Dave Tardiff of Ben's Mill staff gave blacksmith demonstrations while gaving opportunities for folks to try their hand as well. Below are photos from the event.
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Volunteer Appreciation Day:Saturday, July 20, 201912 noon until.
