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Mill Open House

Date: Sat, Aug 1, 2026

Time: Sat.-Sun., 10am to 1pm

Venue: Historic Yates Mill County Park, Raleigh

Price: Free

Category: Family

Discover Historic Yates Mill during this free, drop-in program! The doors to the mill will be open, and historic interpreters will be available to talk about the history & inner workings of the mill and to answer questions. Stay for as long or as little as you like! Space inside the mill is limited, allowing up to 20 visitors at a time. No registration required. Please note that the mill is not air conditioned, and tours may be cancelled in the event of heat advisories or heat warnings.

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Mill Open House

“Skip the stroller and use a carrier, as the historic mill floors are tight.”

When
This Saturday
Sat, Aug 1, 2026
Sat.-Sun., 10am to 1pm
Where
Historic Yates Mill County Park
Raleigh, NC
Ages
All ages
Price
Free
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Mill Open House runs Sat, Aug 1, 2026, Sat.-Sun., 10am to 1pm.

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Historic Yates Mill County Park is at 70 gristmills in Wake County, Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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