MURCHISON’S historic Day Mill will open its doors for its annual free Mother’s Day community celebration on Sunday, May 10.
The dedicated volunteers from the Friends of Days Mill will join Parks Victoria staff to celebrate mums and the legacy of pioneering businesswoman Ann Day, who single handedly ran the flour mill while raising seven children between 1872 and 1891.
The heritage-listed site offers a unique glimpse into Victoria’s past, featuring historic farm buildings dating back to the 1860s, and Victoria’s finest surviving example of traditional stone milling technology.
The event will display traditional baking displays using Ann’s original crockery and host guided tours of the former flour mill, including the rare opportunity to explore the homestead and outbuildings.
Kids will be treated to a junior ranger challenge and games on the lawn and try their hand at a traditional game of croquet and quoits.
Visitors can shop for arts and crafts in the unique ambience of the beautiful grounds, grab a coffee or baked goods and support the VicSES sausage sizzle.
The open day will run from 10am to 4pm on Sunday, May 10 at 5 Day Road, Murchison South. To learn more go to: https://tinyurl.com/3ahumkpb
