Tours offered of Historic 1870s Boxley Mill
- Ongoing: until Friday, October 28, 2011
- Friday:
- Where: Buffalo National River, 402 N Walnut St # 136, Harrison, AR 72601-3622
- Cost: Not available
- Age limit: Not available
Tours offered of Historic 1870s Boxley Mill
Have you ever wanted to go inside a mill? Buffalo National River and
Buffalo National River Partners are pleased to announce ranger guided tours
of the historic Boxley Mill on Fridays during the month of October.
Appealing to all ages, groups wishing a tour must call and make a
reservation. The caller can request either a 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. tour. Group
size will be a minimum of 6.
The beautiful Buffalo River area has more to offer than scenery. There is a
history here and you can experience that history as you step back in time
by entering the 1870s mill and tour the first floor of this structure. From
1870 until the 1950s this mill was handed down from generation to
generation and was an important component of the community. Now, in the 21
st century, the mill is under a 50 year lease with the Gorgas Science
Foundation in partnership with the National Park Service. The nation is
fortunate that this foundation is willing to take on the preservation of
such a stately historic building.
The mill is not handicapped accessible, although parking is in sight of the
mill and only a short walk is required to reach the mill, then 4
stair-steps to enter. Once inside there is a level ramp to walk. The
closest restrooms and drinking water are located a couple miles north of
the mill at the Lost Valley Day Use Area.
Please call Ranger Linda Bishop at the Pruitt Information Station at
1-870-446-5373 and request a reservation for you and your group.
This event was posted Oct. 13, 2011 and last updated Oct. 13, 2011
