Autrey Mill serves as an educational resource for environmental sciences and cultural history. See photos of some of the many fun activities provided to the public that promote that mission.
The Shakespeare Studio held 6 performances of Midsummer Night's Dream in Autrey Mill's outdoor amphitheater. Clever multi-level staging, lighting, costuming, and talented actors created a magical experience. |
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On June 8, 2010 the new duck pond built by Leadership Johns Creek was dedicated and is now open to the public. Attendees included Mayor Botker, City Council members, and representatives from Leadership Johns Creek, the Johns Creek Chamber, Autrey Mill Board, and the businesses who contributed to the project. |
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Visitors enjoyed tours of our historic buildings, tea in the Summerour House, stories of the past, games popular in the 1800s, care of the American flag, butter making, learning about the lives of Civil War soldiers and children of the 1800s through their possessions, and more!. |
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Director Ben Team, Autrey Mill board members, and volunteers were part of the Johns Creek Founders Day Parade. This year our float gave a nod to local heritage with with a quilting theme - a patchwork quilt showing the four communities that became the City of Johns Creek, a board member quilting and wearing 1800s dress, and country music with lyrics about a quilting bee. |
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700 Scouts plus hundreds of their leaders, parents, and sibblings filled Autrey Mill on Saturday, November 21st. Activities and learning stations set up all around the grounds and in the buildings allowed Scouts to earn badges, patches, and belt loops in a variety of outdoor, environmental, and heritage areas. |
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Autrey Mill's first Native American Day was a free event that included Cherokee Dance, Cherokee History, Demonstrations of Toli (ancient ball game), Primitive Tool Making, Traditional Cherokee Stories, and Crafts for Children. | |
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 Spooky Stories told by a friendly witch in the tepee.  Lights, fabric, and decorations transformed the General Store into a fortune teller's abode.  Halloween crafts on the Summerour House porch.  Cooking hot dogs and s'mores over the campfire. |
 Trick-or-treating in the Heritage Village  Fortune telling by Madame Alison.  Three of the dozens of volunteers who ran games, crafts, haunted house, trick-or-treat stations, concessions, and more.  |
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Director Ben Team took Fathers and their kids on a hike and taught them camping basics. Activities ended with hot dogs and marshmallows cooked over a campfire. |
Read more about Eagle Scout projects at Autrey Mill |
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Johns Creek Women's Society members put the final touches on tables.   
A buffet of "High Tea" scones, sandwiches, and salads was served in the Bride's Room of the Summerour House. |
Ladies enter the Summerour House through the arbor and heritage garden.   |
April 18, 2009 - A lecture and demonstration by Summerfield Florals. This is part of Autrey Mill's new Saturday Noon Lecture Series. |
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Daisy Scout Troop 1723 admires the spring floral arrangement created by Summerfield Florals. | 
Ladies and girls listen to tips about floral arrangement. |
April 18, 2009 - Daisy Scout Troop 1723 visited Autrey to attend "Using Resources Wisely", one of Autrey Mill's Scout Programs. |
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Director Ben Team introduced the Daisy Scouts to Autrey Mill's corn snake and discusses how natural resources are important to animals. 
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The Daisy Scouts take a few minutes to visit the live-animal exhibits..
Mr. Ben shows the scouts how to identify poison ivy. |
 Before a mission to find and pick up trash from the woods, Mr. Ben instructs the girls on the negative impacts of trash on the environment.  Then he points out invasive, non-native plants and how they harm the woodlands. | |
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A favorite station was the Tenant Farmhouse where Scouts heard stories about rural farm life in the 1800s and early 1900s.      
Making treats for birds.  |
 Parents and Scout leaders helped Scouts select activities to fulfill badge requirements.    |
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Director Ben Team and "Millie" ready for the parade to begin.
Our parade banner was carried by some of Autrey Mill's teen volunteers and thanks BB&T Bank and the Johns Creek Kiwanis for their help in funding the new animal exhibits.
Our First Place blue ribbon proudly displayed.
Kids from the Haynes Bridge Middle School Beta Club wore the costume and maneuvered "Millie" for the entire parade route. | 
A little practice to coordinate "Millie's legs", and the snake is on its way. 
"Millie" was a crowd-pleaser bringing smiles to children and adults.  
"Millie" had to slither quickly to make way for the Johns Creek fire truck (with Santa in the distance controlling the back steering wheel). |
Presentation of a flag flown over the Capitol Building to Margaret Krueger's family. 
Event attendees listen to the story of the Mill's beginning. 
Johns Creek City Council members Karen Richardson (and daughter), Liz Hausmann, and Bev Miller (and husband Bob) enjoyed the day. 
The Lonesome Redwing band entertained the crowd all afternoon. | 
Scouts raise the flag donated by Johnny Isakson in honor of Margaret Krueger. 
Johns Creek Mayor Bodker speaks to the crowd.
Alison Findlay tells the story of the 200 year-old loom on display. 
One of the littlest visitors was curious about all the activity surrounding the historic loom on display. |
Campers play a game that's fun but also demonstrates the effect of pesticides and pollutants on the environment.   
Campers study pictures of insects, fish, and amphibians that live in Autrey Mill's creek. 
Off to the creek with nets, cans. reference sheets, and "creek shoes". 
Searching the creek habitat.   | 
Director Ben explains a game to campers 
Hiking down the Wildflower Trail to Sal's Creek  
One of many attempts to catch something for closer study.   
Duck feeding time - a favorite activity for campers. |
All ages enjoyed the day at Autrey Mill 
Mountain dulcimer music added to the festivities 
Mr. Ben and friends try playing the dulcimer 
Chalk drawing on Autrey Mill's 
Pews were filled to watch a presentation of the history of
the Old Warsaw Church and the stories of
the
families who gathered there 
Families enjoyed seeing the reptile and amphibian exhibits housed in the Visitor's Center 
Board Member, Jim Perry, talks to people with ties to Autrey Mill's historic buildings - Jane Davis who lived in 3 of the buildings and descendents of the owner of the Green Country Store. 
Our large outdoor amphitheater filled with those anxious to see Mr. Ben's animal show 
Director Ben Team introduces "Carrots" |
Bunny encounter at 
Petting Zoo brings 
Sack Races 
Board member, Judy Webb, 
Storyteller Gary Greene 
Kids were fascinated by the 
Several quilters exhibited and explained their craft 
A visit with Autrey Mill's ducks |