Sharon Mills holding history-focused open house

Sharon Mills County Park, located in Sharon Township.

Interested in local history? The county will be holding an open house at Sharon Mills on Sunday, August 26th from 1 to 4 pm. Learn about the mill’s varied uses over time with a focus on Henry Ford’s influence. The mill, which is a State Historic Site, is a located within a Washtenaw County Park at 5701 Sharon Hollow Rd. It was constructed in the mid-1850s. It was then purchased and refurbished by Henry Ford in the 1930s for use as a small factory.

Can’t make this open house? Don’t worry! They will be holding similar open houses next month on September 23rd and 30th.

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.