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

The Nankin Mill in 1986 before the Friends helped to restore it.

Who we are...
The Friends of Nankin Mills is a small, but growing, volunteer organization. We were incorporated in 1988 and since that time have played an important role in preserving this historic mill. We work in partnership with Wayne County Parks Department to improve the building and ensure Nankin Mills is an important community resource and a fun place to visit.

What we do...
We sponsor activities and fundraisers including an annual mill and tree lighting ceremony (with a visit from Santa); help fund exhibits; assist with activities and crafts during events such as Pioneer Day; serve as docents; and much more. This past summer we hosted 125 Ford Model Ts and their drivers.

Why we care...
Nankin Mills has served Wayne County since 1842. Once abandoned and in disrepair, the mill now houses an interpretive center that tells the natural and cultural history of the mill and the Rouge River watershed.

Please join us...
Help to share the past and ensure this historic mill remains part of this region's future. Many exciting projects remain and the Friends of Nankin Mills needs your help and financial support to make them happen. Contact us at Friends@nankinmills.org or via the U.S. mail.

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