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Photo entitled Nankin Mills Trail by Jason
Usher. Used with permission.
More of Jason's photos can be found on Flickr.com.
 Nankin Mills in Westland,
Michigan dates from 1842. Once a grist mill, it now serves as an interpretive
center and tells the area's cultural and natural history. The building
was once owned by Henry Ford who manufactured auto parts.
Since 1987, The Friends of Nankin Mills
has worked with
Wayne County Parks to preserve this historic mill and ensure it
remains an important community resource.
Nankin Mills Interpretive Center is open
Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m.
4 p.m. Contact them at (734) 261-1990. |
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Did you know that
Nankin Mills...
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Was once owned by Henry Ford?
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Now
tells the natural and cultural history of
the area?
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Has a number of fish,
reptiles and amphibians, including a large snapping turtle named Sue
on display?
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Provides a large number of interactive displays for
kids?
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Hosts a variety of
programs and events for individuals, families
and groups year-around?
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If you have any
questions about about our group
or the history of the mill, please
contact us at
Friends@nankinmills.org.
If you wish to
reserve a picnic area or have a
question concerning one of the Parks Department's activities or events, please call (734) 261-1990.
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Click photos for larger view. Each photo shows two
cards. |
The Friends of Nankin Mills has
boxed sets of note cards available with photos of Nankin Mills taken
around 1918, when Henry Ford purchased the mill. Each box contains
eight cards (four views) and nine envelopes. Inside of the cards is
blank.
Cost is $8.00, including postage. All proceeds benefit the mill. Please make
checks payable to Friends of Nankin Mills and send to: Friends
of Nankin Mills,
c/o Nankin Mills Interpretive Center,
33175 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland, MI 48185 |
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