Heritage Winooski Mill Museum

10/22/2026

Earlier this month, middle school students from Saint Francis Xavier visited the Mill Museum to learn more about Child Labor while reading the historical fiction novel "Counting on Grace" by Elizabeth Winthrop. The students were very inquisitive. We appreciated all of their insightful observations! Hard to believe kids their age would have worked at the Champlain Mill 100 years ago.

09/23/2026

We are so honored to be a recipient of the Arts and Social Cohesion Grant to support a community arts project that will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the historic 1927 Flood.

In the coming months, we will be working with local artist Jen Berger and invite the community to share flood & river stories that will help shape the design. Stay tuned for how you can get involved!

Thank you The Vermont Community Foundation!

Across Vermont, the arts are bringing people together in meaningful ways. We're excited to announce more than $250,000 in Arts & Social Cohesion grants supporting 25 community-based projects that foster belonging, strengthen relationships, and create opportunities for people to connect through creativity.

From murals and music to storytelling, theater, festivals, and intergenerational workshops, these projects remind us that when people create together, they thrive together.

This grant program is made possible through the generosity and vision of a VCF donor advised fundholder. We're deeply grateful for their partnership and commitment to strengthening Vermont communities through the arts.

Congratulations to this year's grantees! Explore the full list and learn more about each of their incredible programs at: vermontcf.org/2026-arts-and-social-cohesion

Photo Credit: Nick Wood

09/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to our 3rd annual Winooski Fiber Fair this past Sunday, August 30th. Despite the overcast, and sometimes drizzly weather, we had 2,000 people show up to support our guest fiber artists and regular Winooski Farmers Market vendors, pet some very cute sheep, try a craft, engage in weaving & spinning demonstrations, and visit the Mill Museum. We had so much fun, we can’t wait until next year!

Big thanks to Winooski Farmers Market
and to our sponsors: Sugar House Hotel & City Properties
and our Recycled Weaving co-collaborator: The Makery

09/03/2026

Come on out to Free Movie night Main Street Landing this upcoming Tuesday Sept 8 at 7pm to watch Nacho Libre, celebrating the 20th anniversary Movie Release.

All donations collected that evening will support Mill Museum programming!

We will also be offering snacks at the concession stand. Grab some tortilla chips & salsa, picante chile corn nuts, Mexican Chocolate Chip cookies, or a Dulce De Leche lollipop to munch on while you watch the movie.

Free movie night takes place at Main Street Landing Film House, 3rd floor at 60 Lake St, Burlington. See you there!

08/28/2026

On your mark, get set, Weave! We are so excited to be partnering with The Makery for our activity tent at this years Winooski Fiber Fair!
This Sunday, from 10m-2pm, help us weave a pair of floor mats for our new Discovery Nook using recycled fabric scraps!
Our tent will be right outside the entrance to the Champlain Mill... Stop by to weave and say Hello!

08/27/2026

👏 We want to give a huge thank you to Sugar House Hotel for being a Quilt Square sponsor for the Fiber Fair!

We are so grateful for their support, and excited to see them come to Winooski!

The Sugar House Hotel is designed to be the first all-electric, net-zero energy Marriott hotel in the world, powered by geothermal and solar and featuring rooms inspired by local Vermont sugar houses, a cafe, bar, and rooftop restaurant.

08/25/2026

We had a great turn out for our Discovery Nook Opening and Story Time last Thursday! Big thanks to Children's Librarian Kirsten Wilson at the Winooski Memorial Library for reading the book "Red Berry Wool" so we could learn all about sheep and where wool sweaters come from!

This Sunday at noon you can join us for another Story Time during the Winooski Fiber Fair. Our Stitch Together knitting instructor Elin Melchior will be reading "Extra Yarn" by Mac Barnett, followed by a finger knitting activity. Fun for all ages!

Can't make it? The Discovery Nook is open every Thursday and Friday from 12pm-4pm.

08/19/2026

What would you put in your lunch box to go to work at the mill? Come and play tomorrow at our Discovery Nook opening! 10am-4pm!
Story Time at 10:30 with our friends from the Winooski Memorial Library. Winooski Library

08/13/2026

👏 We want to give a huge thank you to City Properties for being a Quilt Square sponsor for the Fiber Fair!

We are so grateful for their support, and to their owners, Dagesse Farms, for bringing their sheep to meet you all! 🐑 They will be bringing their newest lamb, Peter, and his mom Piper to the event.

Modern apartments, local vibes. City Properties is proud to support the Winooski community. Check them out at citypropertiesvt.com!

08/12/2026

We are partnering with the Winooski Memorial Library to celebrate the opening of our new Discovery Nook- a brand new children’s learning center in the museum!

Join us at 10:30 for a Story Time reading of Red Berry Wool, a beautifully illustrated picture book by Robyn Eversole, where a sheep learns what steps it takes to make a sweater:
“Wash The Wool. Spin it. Dye the Wool. Knit it.”

Families will also have time to explore the Discovery Nook, filled with interactive displays, pretend play items, and space to relax and enjoy topical picture books: all things mill related!

Museum doors open at 10am.
Story Time begins at 10:30.

See you there!