Take a Peek into the Past: Mill Day Highlights Historic Craftsmanship
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Rubber gloves on, hard hats at the ready, as we travel back in time on Mill Day during Pentecost Monday. Mills scattered across the Rhineland and Westphalia open their doors and give you a glimpse into the past, showcasing an age-old craft that once ruled the region: water and wind-powered mechanisms.
The 32nd German Mill Day gathers steam to bring attention to the fascinating history of our industrial heritage, as shared by the Regional Association Rhineland (LVR) in Cologne. Many of us have fond memories of the mill in our hometown, according to Julia König, who manages Mill Day at the LVR.
Join the festivities, or kick up some dust on a guided tour
Ready to get your hands dirty? Step right up, and prepare to be amazed! The Region of the Regional Association Westphalia-Lippe, for instance, invites you to the LWL Open-Air Museums in Hagen and Detmold, expecting a crowd of thousands. The locations offer presentations, guided hikes, or bike tours that allow you to dive into milling history up close.
The farms and fields of North Rhine-Westphalia once brimmed with mills, each one harnessing the nearby rivers and streams to mill grains, process oil, bones, saw wood, produce paper, or churn out rags. Even the mill region of Rhineland between Erft, Wupper, and Sieg will let you in on their secrets, with mills, hammer mills, and water power plants ready to showcase their industrial prowess. If the wind cooperates, expect the charming Grottenhertener windmill in Bedburg (Rhein-Erft district) to be grinding away in all its glory.
LVR Announcement
- Mill Day
- Historic Craftsmanship
- Pentecost Monday
- Rhineland
- Spotlight
- Westphalia
- Cologne
A nod to the bygone era of wind and water power, Mill Day offers an exciting journey through the rich history of milling in the Rhineland and Westphalia regions, engaging visitors with educational presentations, guided tours, and more.
Industrial heritage is a significant part of these regions, with mills playing a vital role in processing various commodities such as grain, oil, wood, and paper. Although the focus on Mill Day might not primarily revolve around inspections, modern industries, such as paper manufacturing, invest time and resources into routine maintenance and reliability tests to ensure smooth operations.
- Engaging in the educational presentations and guided tours during Mill Day in the Rhineland and Westphalia regions provides insight into the historical vocational training practices, where water and wind-powered mechanisms were commonly used in the production of grains, oil, and paper.
- After exploring the historic craftsmanship displayed during Mill Day, consider supplementing your knowledge by enrolling in modern vocational training programs to gain skills related to outdoor-living and home-and-garden, providing a seamless transition from the past to the present lifestyle.
