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PHOTOS: Old Mill Days at Bale Grist Mill

Oct 14, 2024Oct 14, 2024

A glimpse into the past was visible during Old Mill Days at the Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park in Napa County, where visitors watched demonstrations and had a chance to participate in traditional farm chores like woodworking and pressing apples for cider. Period-appropriate clothing was available for visitors to try on, and children had a chance to make corn husk dolls.

Dean Enderlin fires a replica Civil War musket for visitors during Old Mill Days at Bale Grist Mill north of St. Helena on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Christina and Penelope Sanchez, left, try on period clothing during Old Mill Days at Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park on Saturday, Oct. 12.

A volunteer gives a flour-grinding demonstration Saturday, Oct. 21 during Old Mill Days at Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park, halfway between St. Helena and Calistoga.

Six-year-old Ylvi, right, looks at the doll she made during Old Mill Days at Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Tyler Beach demonstrates a woodworking technique for a young visitor on Saturday, Oct. 12 during Old Mill Days at Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park.

A young visitor dressed in period clothing pauses while visiting Old Mill Days Saturday, Oct. 12 at Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park between St. Helena and Calistoga.

Visitors pick apples to press for cider during Old Mill Days at Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park north of St. Helena on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Visitors are seen at Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park during Old Mill Days on Saturday, Oct. 12.

A musician takes a break in the museum of Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park during Old Mill Days on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Visitors are seen at Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park on Saturday, Oct. 12 during Old Mill Days.

Dean Enderlin talks about a Civil War saber to visitors during Old Mill Days at Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park north of St. Helena on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Visitors at Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park's Old Mill Days try on period clothing on Saturday, Oct. 12.

A volunteer demonstrates the grinding of flour on Saturday, Oct. 12 during Old Mill Days at Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park north of St. Helena.

A visitor takes photos at Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park on Saturday, Oct. 12 during Old Mill Days.

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