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Fall Open House at The Old Schwamb Mill

Fall Open House at the  Old Schwamb Mill

Saturday, November 12, 1:00pm–5:00pm 

Come visit the Old Schwamb Mill, Arlington’s hidden gem. A living history museum and manufactory of oval picture frames since 1864, the Mill is located on the oldest continuously operating mill site in North America.   

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Event Highlights: continuous Mill tours, frame-turning demonstrations on original 19th century lathes, and the closing reception for the quilt exhibition “Binding Threads” featuring the works of eight contemporary quilters.

Enjoy from 3:00 to 4:30pm a concert by jazz/rock trio Sea Smoke.

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Refreshments provided.

Shopping is available at Shaker Workshops in our 18th-century barn: furniture, lamps, rugs and many unique gift items. Hours: Mon-Sat, 10-5pm

Old Schwamb Mill Hours: Tuesday and Saturday, 11:00am-3:00pm

The Old Schwamb Mill, 17 Mill Lane (off Lowell St), Arlington Heights

Contact: Ed Gordon (781) 643-0554 or info@oldschwambmill.org

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