Colvin Run Mill Historic Site - Fairfax County
Colvin Run Mill Historic SiteFairfax County Park Authority10017 Colvin Run RoadGreat Falls, VA 22066Phone: illQuestions or comments?Email: danielle.manley@fairfaxcounty.govMini-Miller Must SeesIndependent TourAn activity guide for mini-millersShare your experience with us on social media!@fairfaxparksaged 5 to 12#SupportYourLocalGristmill#MiniMillerTo request reasonable ADAaccommodations, call 703-759-2771,TTY 711A publication of Fairfax County, VA
Site MapSo, you want to be aMini-Miller?Name:Site of Colvin Run Mill Historic Site with quiet areas marked in yellowHow old are you?Sections:- nature- history- millingAges 5 – 7: Complete 1-2 activities from each sectionAges 8 – 11: Complete 2-3 activities from each sectionAges 12 and up: Complete all activities!Check your answers on the last page of the book.
A Quick History of Colvin Run MillMilling TermsColvin Run Mill was built around 1811 and was used until 1934.The family that we know the most about during that time is theMillard family. They were the first owner-operators of the Milland lived in the Miller’s House from 1883 to 1934.The Millard Family on the porch of the Miller's House, courtesy ofFairfax County Park AuthorityFairfax County Park Authority got the site in 1965 and restored theMill to its present condition.Fun FactThe land where the Mill stands was once owned by a famouspresident. Can you guess who?(We’ll give you a hint – he lived at Mt. Vernon with his wife,Martha!)Colvin Run Mill is a historic merchant gristmill.That means the miller bought grain from farmers,ground it, then sold it to stores in Alexandria andBaltimore. These stores sold the flour to soldiers andsailors, who used it to make hard tack or ship’s biscuits.
Around the MillOutside the Mill, there are examples of grind stones.What are three words that describe how the stonesfeel?Grain Types in the MillColvin Run Mill grinds 4 types of grain: wheat,corn, buckwheat, rye.Wheat and corn are the most commonly ground grainsat Colvin Run Mill.How much do you think the stones weigh?The grindstones you see here were once used by millersall over the east coast of the United States. Can yousketch one of the stones below?CornWheatCan you list 3 foods that you like that aremade with wheat flour?Can you name a food you like that is made ofcorn flour or corn meal?
Powering the MillThe Mill was built in 1811 and is powered by water!Standing on the small bridge by the mill, you cansee our power source. The water you see belowyou is part of the head race. This water flowsfrom Colvin Run, through the head race, and intothe wooden flume before it goes over thewaterwheel.Walk around the mill to see the waterwheel.Can you guess how tall it is?What is it made of?Does it look like anything else you have seen?Wooden waterwheel at Colvin Run MillImaginary OrchardWhen the Millard family lived at Colvin Run Mill,they had an orchard in the field by the head race.Which of the following fruit do you think theygrew in their orchard? See the back of thebooklet to check your answer!- peaches- apples- lemons- orangesIn this box, draw what you would grow inyour orchard!
Animal ObservationsFlower SearchSpring is here! Flowers are blooming in bedsaround the General Store and Miller’s House.How many different types of flowers do you see?What color is your favorite flower?Remember, the flowers are for everyone toenjoy! Please do not pick the flowers or walk inthe flower beds.Find a quiet spot at the site. Take a seat withyour adult or sibling and look around. Howmany animals do you see? Sit for 5 minutesand count how many birds, mammals, andinsects you see. If you see any of theanimals listed below, put a check in ipmunkmousefoxsong birdTotal AnimalCount:
Tree IDThere are a lot of trees on the site andaround the Mill. Two types of tree werevery important to the Mill: white oak andmaple.White oak was very important in buildingthe structure of the Mill, while maple wasused to build the gears and machinery.While whiteoaks are not ascommon now,there areseveral maplesat Colvin RunMill. Try to findone! Use theleaf outlinehere to identifyas many maples as you can.Check out theblacksmith shopThe blacksmith shop is located on the side ofthe Education Center. This is where theblacksmith would have worked creating nails,horseshoes, and other tools.From the fence, look into the blacksmith shop.Do you see any tools you recognize? With youradult or siblings, try to identify as many toolsas possible.What do you think the blacksmith needed mostto do his or her job?
Lines on the HouseThe Miller’s House atColvin Run Mill hasundergone manychanges since it wasfirst built in the early1800s! The first pictureshows the woodenMiller’s House with Millard additions.Photo courtesy of Fairfax County Publicadditions that wereLibraryadded to the house while the Millard familyowned the Mill. The Millards had 20 children, sothey needed some extra space!The photo on the next page the house in the 1960swhen all the additions had been removed. Youcan see the lines where the additions used to be.Can you still see those lines on the house today?What would you add to the house? Use the box onthe next page to draw your own dream additionsto the Miller’s House.Miller's House during 1970s site restoration. Photo courtesy ofFairfax County Public LibraryMy Miller’s House
Spot the DifferencesThe General Store at Colvin Run Mill hasserved the community since early 1900. Thestore was not just a place to shop. Peoplewould gather here to talk to neighbors, readthe newspaper, make phone calls, and gettheir mail.Answer KeyThe president who owned the land where Colvin RunMill stands: George WashingtonEach millstone weighs around 1 ton, or 2000 pounds!The water wheel is 20 feet tall and made almost entirelyof wood.The Millards had a peach orchard.The image below is the General Store in the1920s. Circle or describe the differences yousee between the store in the picture and thestore on site.General Store at Colvin Run. Courtesy of Fairfax County Park Authority.Congratulations! You are now aMini-Miller!
A Quick History of Colvin Run Mill Colvin Run Mill was built around 1811 and was used until 1934. The family that we know the most about during that time is the Millard family. They were the first owner-operators of the Mill and lived in the Miller’s House from 1883 to 1934. Fairfax Co
Colvin Run Mill Historic Site is located at the intersection of Colvin Run Road (VA Route 743) and Leesburg Pike (VA Route 7) in Great Falls, Virginia, approximately six miles west of
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Feb 17, 2007 · WHERE: Colvin Run Mill, Great Falls, VA DIRECTIONS: 10017 Colvin Run Rd., Great Falls, VA 22066. Beltway Exit 47A (Leesburg Pike, Route 7) west 5 miles past Tysons Corner to right turn on Colvin Run Road. Left turn into paved parking lot 500 feet beyond gravel drive t
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Great Falls” Tuesday, April 9, 7:30PM Mike Henry’s Presentation on the History of Colvin Run Mill Sunday, April 28 Wheat and corn grinding demonstration at the Colvin Run Mill for GFHS members Tuesday, May 7, 7:30PM “Prelude to War: The Polariza-tion and
Dec 16, 2013 · Great Falls Page 12 An Evening of Russian Culture at Langley High A , Page 12 Great Falls Families Meet At ‘the Nutcracker Club’ News, Page 4 Tony Meadows helped led the Virginia 49th Infantry’s caroling event at Colvin Run Mill on Saturday. Christmas Ce
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