The mission of the Friends of Bear's Mill is to provide a rich cultural experience and community-oriented events including educational tours, demonstrations and nature walks, while preserving the Mill’s historical significance and natural beauty. As caretakers of Bear’s Mill, we will continue to explore the possibilities of this unique property while maintaining its historical significance and physical needs.

The Mill with the surrounding woodlands and waterway is a place of sanctuary with an extraordinary past that should be preserved. Bear's Mill is one of the few operating water-powered mills remaining in Ohio. The Mill is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and continues the tradition of being a 'working' mill. This rich history is why Bear's Mill is a destination for educational tours, special events and tourists alike.

Since 1999, the Friends of Bear's Mill have devoted countless volunteer hours to keeping the Mill open by overseeing Mill Store & Gallery sales and by encouraging tax-deductible donations. More than half of the Mill's funding comes from individual contributions to the Mill's non-profit organization.

Contributions provide vital support to the preservation and maintenance of the Mill and surrounding 35 acres of property. Your donation will help keep the Mill, the waterway and property available to everyone for generations to come and allow the Mill to continue to be a living piece of agricultural history.

If you support our mission and would like to be a 'Friend' of Bear’s Mill, you may become a member by making a tax-deductible donation at the following levels:

Rufus McCooter $1000+
Buhr Stone $500
Millrace $250
Turbine $100
Buckwheat $50
Cornmeal $25

Please make checks out to 'Friends of Bear's Mill' and mail to:

6450 Arcanum-Bear's Mill Road

Greenville, OH 45331

Thank you for helping us keep the wheels turning!