Beck's Mill Events

2024 SEASON SCHEDULE

The mill is open on Saturday’s from 11:00am - 4:00pm & Sunday’s from 1:00pm - 4:00pm. The last guided tour of the day begins at 3:15pm both days. The admission fee for adults is $5.00 and children age 16 and under are free with a paid adult admission.

Beck's Mill Clean Up Day - March 23rd

Volunteers needed for our annual clean up day around the mill. Please bring bring gloves, chainsaws, rakes and tarps. The day will begin at 9:00am. For more information on the clean up contact Raymond Lee at 812-883-4009.

Beck's Mill Opening Day / New Volunteer Training - April 6th

Interested in becoming a Beck's Mill volunteer? Trainings are at 11:30am and 1:00pm, if interested call or text Judy at 812-896-3447

Spring Wildflower Nature Hike/Chicken Barbecue April 13th

Hike sponsored by Lawrence County Soil & Water and led by Carroll Ritter (pre registration for hikes required, info and times TBA) BBQ begins at 11 am and sponsored by Mt Carmel, Tyson and Walmart

Click here for more information on this event

Beck's Mill Artist Series 2024 - April 28th

By Dusty Lynn Baker
Instructor/Beck’s Mill Resident Artist

Artist Topic - The Mill

Join us this season for a blend of artistic activities as you learn the history and myths of Beck's Mill. Monthly from April to October, we'll explore a new site while expressing our hidden talents through creative writing, sketching, painting, music, collage and more. Learn about the history of the Mill, the science of the water source, the botany from natives to Essie's imports, as well as the culture and myths surrounding our local treasure.

Cost is $15 per session, or $75 for the season. (All proceeds benefit the mill, minus the supplies. Dusty does this strictly as a volunteer of the historic Beck’s Mill.)

Sunday’s, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Please register at: www.austys.com

Fiber Revival at Beck's Mill - May 11th

This event features the very rare running of both the carding machines! The Fiber Revival activities will begin at 10:00am.

The carding machines are dated to 1816 and considered the oldest in the country...only 5 are left to our knowledge & our 2 are the mills originals! The carding machines were restored in 2007-2008 at the Lovett Mill in Tennessee. Many sheep to Shaw demonstrations...sheep shearing, spinning classes, felting classes, dyeing classes, weaving, quilting, hand carding, crochet and knitting.

Volunteer Memorial dedication 11:00am - Honoring our past volunteers.
Jim Smoak banjo music at noon
Washington County Quilt Guild display
Resident artist:Dusty Baker - Paint demonstration
Tomahawk throw
Steven’s Museum in Salem will be open from 10 am to 5 pm featuring Antique textile and clothing display and will have their pioneer loom house open.
Washington County Sheep Producers will be serving food.

This is sponsored by Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement.

Mother's Day - May 12th

Please note that Beck's Mill will be closed on Mother's Day

Beck's Mill Artist Series 2024 - May 19th

By Dusty Lynn Baker
Instructor/Beck’s Mill Resident Artist

Artist Topic - The Waterfall (Water Cell Painting on Watercolor Board)

Cost is $15 per session, or $75 for the season. (All proceeds benefit the mill, minus the supplies. Dusty does this strictly as a volunteer of the historic Beck’s Mill.)

Sunday’s, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Please register at: www.austys.com

Beck's Mill Artist Series 2024 - June 23rd

By Dusty Lynn Baker
Instructor/Beck’s Mill Resident Artist

Artist Topic - The Cabin (Wood Slice Mandala)

Cost is $15 per session, or $75 for the season. (All proceeds benefit the mill, minus the supplies. Dusty does this strictly as a volunteer of the historic Beck’s Mill.)

Sunday’s, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Please register at: www.austys.com

Beck's Mill Artist Series 2024 - July 28th

By Dusty Lynn Baker
Instructor/Beck’s Mill Resident Artist

Artist Topic - The Greenhouse (Pressed, sealed & framed plants from on-site)

Cost is $15 per session, or $75 for the season. (All proceeds benefit the mill, minus the supplies. Dusty does this strictly as a volunteer of the historic Beck’s Mill.)

Sunday’s, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Please register at: www.austys.com

216th Birthday of Beck's Mill - August 24th

Featuring The Corydon Dulcimer Society playing at 11:30am, birthday cake provided by Walmart, spinning, blacksmithing and tomahawk throwing. Special adult admission of $2.16

Other Activities

1:30pm - An honorary 1812 ceremony will take place in the Beck Cemetery, with new marker for Major George Beck.
2:00pm - Live music performed by Larry Cline and friends.

Parking Lot Activities

Blue River Fire Department will serve food (Pulled pork BBQ, Coleslaw, Baked beans and Chips). Craft and flea market vendors will be onsite. Beck’s Mill Moonshine History by Alan Bishop

Interested vendors please call or text Judy 812-896-3447

Beck's Mill Artist Series 2024 - August 25th

The mill will be closed to the public due to lack of volunteers, but the art series will still take place.

By Dusty Lynn Baker
Instructor/Beck’s Mill Resident Artist

April Topic - The Mill (Genealogy Art Project)

Cost is $15 per session, or $75 for the season. (All proceeds benefit the mill, minus the supplies. Dusty does this strictly as a volunteer of the historic Beck’s Mill.)

Sunday’s, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Please register at: www.austys.com

Grind XI Andersen/Goode Memorial 5k Run/Walk & Chicken Barbecue - September 14th

Race begins at 9:00am Racers will receive breakfast by Shady Patch as part of their entry fee. Entry information TBA, BBQ begins at 11 am and sponsored by Mt Carmel, Tyson and Walmart. A local Mustang Car Club will be displaying about 20 cars at 2:00pm.

Click here to visit the Race Registration Website

Beck's Mill Artist Series 2024 - September 22nd

By Dusty Lynn Baker
Instructor/Beck’s Mill Resident Artist

Artist Topic - The Chicken House (Acrylic Paint on Stretched Canvas)

Cost is $15 per session, or $75 for the season. (All proceeds benefit the mill, minus the supplies. Dusty does this strictly as a volunteer of the historic Beck’s Mill.)

Sunday’s, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Please register at: www.austys.com

Beck's Mill Artist Series 2024 - October 13th

By Dusty Lynn Baker
Instructor/Beck’s Mill Resident Artist

Artist Topic - The Blacksmith Shop (Metallic Finish Art Project)

Cost is $15 per session, or $75 for the season. (All proceeds benefit the mill, minus the supplies. Dusty does this strictly as a volunteer of the historic Beck’s Mill.)

Sunday’s, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Please register at: www.austys.com

Oktoberfest / Cornmeal Bake-off Contest - October 26

Oktoberfest, celebrating the Beck German Heritage. Featuring Jason Hardin’s campfire beans, flea & craft vendors. Music & many demonstrators at the mill.

Music all day, spinning, knitting, crocheting, children crafts with Dusty, tomahawk throwing demonstrations.

Special musical Performances include:

Troy and Melanie Smith will do the national anthem and they will be on at 11:00am. Travis and Gage Mull (maybe with Joyce Mull), 12:00pm, John Tackett Brad Sebastian-1:00, John Bortka and Mary Wilson 2:00pm

Parking lot activities:

Featuring Jason Hardin’s campfire beans, Cornmeal bake off drop off at 11 am to 11:45 am. Entry must contain at least 1/2 cup of Becks Mill cornmeal (white or yellow), inc recipe and in a non returnable dish. Prize will be given. Cornmeal can be purchased at yhr mill or Nana’s This n That Shop on the square. Leftovers will be served with the campfire beans. Flea & craft vendors. Beck’s Mill Moonshine History by Alan Bishop

To be a vendor: contact Judy 812-896-3447

Mill Closes for the Season - October 27th

Beck's Mill Clean Up Day - November 2nd

Volunteers needed for our clean up day around the mill. Please bring bring gloves, chainsaws, rakes and tarps. The day will begin at 9:00am. For more information on the clean up contact Raymond Lee at 812-883-4009.

For More information:

For any event information, contact the mill at 812-883-5147

All events are subject to change.