Friends of Nankin Mills

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Helping to Ensure Nankin Mills Remains A Link To Our Past, A Resource For Our Future

June 2008...
Congratulations to Madonna student David Brown who was awarded a Student Emmy for his documentary film "Nankin Mills: Best Kept Secret, Read the Detroit New article. View the video.

What is the Friends of Nankin Mills?

Upcoming Events

Where is Nankin Mills?

The History of Nankin Mills

Nankin Mills Photos

Helpful Web Sites

Nankin Mills and The National Park Service

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. Mill-

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.

Did you know that Nankin Mills...

Was once owned by Henry Ford?

Now tells the natural and cultural history of the area?
Has a number of fish, reptiles and amphibians, including a large snapping turtle named Sue on display?

Provides a large number of interactive displays for kids?

Hosts a variety of programs and events for individuals, families
and groups year-around?

If you have any questions about the mill or about our group, please contact us at Friends@nankinmills.org. If you have a question concerning activities or events, please call the Parks Department at (734) 261-1990.

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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