Built in 1870, McCrossin’s Mill is a lovingly restored three storey flour mill which now houses a multi-award winning Museum, Gallery and Function Centre.
Many locals once believed the “Old Mill” to be haunted. Now it is hauntingly beautiful.
McCrossin’s Mill Museum is renowned for its empathetic, humorous and even bizarre exhibitions. Its collection of Chinese artefacts from the Rocky River Goldfields is recognised as being of National Significance, other exhibitions include: Thunderbolt: Life and Legend; A Dark Red Rose: Corporal Cecil Stoker’s Story, Trickett’s Triumph; Australia’s First World Champion and Sunny Jim Mackay of Uralla; Best batsman in the world and much more.
Millers Tales
The Digital Millers Tales contains the latest information and news from the Uralla Historical Society and McCrossin’s Mill Museum and Function Centre.
“The Millers’ Tales” is the Uralla Historical Society’s (UHS) newsletter. It is published quarterly, printed and posted out free to all members, sponsors, patrons and councillors. The Newsletter keeps all members informed on the latest news and up-to-date happenings at McCrossin’s Mill Museum, Gallery and Function Centre. These include scheduled Events, New Exhibitions, Stories and many more relevant articles about our Museum and community.
Become a member to receive the full and comprehensive hard copy edition in the post soon!!……but for now, to keep all our virtual visitors informed, we are excited to announce the inclusion of news and featured stories from this publication available on our website.
Latest Posts
- FROM THE VISITORS BOOK“This is a wonderful museum and a credit to the town and Historical Society”Lech Cashman “Vantastic Aus”, Flinders Ranges “I loved the paintings the most” Ella, Sydney “Very interesting. Great getting more info after reading the book ‘Too Young to Hold a Gun”Jill & Terry McAllister, Liscrow “Well stocked, informative and humorous!”Jenny & Peter, England… Read more: FROM THE VISITORS BOOK
- INCLUSIVITY – The Essential Ingredientby Kent Mayo New to Armidale, in early 1973 I turned up at an Armidale Dramatic Society monthly meeting at the old (now beautifully refurbished) Playhouse. There were a dozen people nattering away, (mostly UNE boffins, I learned later), and three execs at a table out front.A few nodded at me, but nobody said “hello”… Read more: INCLUSIVITY – The Essential Ingredient
- International Women’s Day Exhibition Opening and a Celebration DinnerUralla Historical Society is again marking International Women’s Day with an Exhibition Opening and a Celebration Dinner on Saturday, 16 March, 2024. Uralla Historical Society is again marking International Women’s Day with an Exhibition Opening and a Celebration Dinner on Saturday, 16 March, 2024. The IWD Exhibition this year is entitled “Keeping the Faith” and,… Read more: International Women’s Day Exhibition Opening and a Celebration Dinner
- Citizen of the Year – Uralla 2024ERICA BARWELLAt the Australia Day awards at Alma Park, Erica Barwell was announced Uralla’s “Citizen of the Year” for 2024.Erica is a retired accountant who lives in rural Uralla Shire. She is President of the Uralla branch of the United Hospital Auxiliaries and works on a roster basis at the Armidale Hospital Kiosk. She has… Read more: Citizen of the Year – Uralla 2024
- Social Activities Committee (SAC)SAC NEWS – Eventsby Annie Mayo The Summer months always start off with a busy December, but our bookings do tend to slow down over January and February. Early in December, two Fairy Festival workshops were held in the magical Mill gardens. This was followed by an elaborate traditional Christmas lunch for 56 people held… Read more: Social Activities Committee (SAC)
- 2024 International Women’s Day – Annual EventURALLA HISTORICAL SOCIETY invites you to join us to celebrate this years International Women’s Day Event “Keeping the Faith” and the official opening the new annual exhibit.To welcome you there will be complimentary champagne and ticket price includes Canapés, Main, Desert and Entertainment. Wine, Beer and Soft Drinks are available from the bar for purchase.Our… Read more: 2024 International Women’s Day – Annual Event
- FROM THE VISITORS’ BOOK“Very informative and engaging exhibits; terrific publications; very helpful staff. Best rural museum I’ve been to” Graham Moray-Nase, Balwyn VIC “Fascinating! Only wish we had more time” Jim & Alison Parslau,… Read more: FROM THE VISITORS’ BOOK
- Spaces Make Lace ll – EXTRAORDINARY WEEKEND EVENTby Vicki Taylor McCrossins Mill Museum volunteers have done it again. They have hosted Spaces Make Lace II over the weekend of the 4-5 November. Whether it was Noel Marshall, single-handedly, carrying a couch out of the stables, Annie Edwards searching for a jug for the Milk Jug Competition, Annie Mayo keeping up with information… Read more: Spaces Make Lace ll – EXTRAORDINARY WEEKEND EVENT
- TRUSTING IN URALLA’S HERITAGEIt came as quite a surprise when a young lady from the National Trust in Sydney sought permission “to include a pic of McCrossin’s Mill in the soon-to-be published National Trust Desk Diary for 2024.” Yes, young lady! My stereotypical Trust type is a doddery old codger (like me), or a dowager in pearls and… Read more: TRUSTING IN URALLA’S HERITAGE
- URALLA COURT HOUSE THEATREPROPOSAL BY KENT MAYO on behalf ofURALLA ARTS COUNCIL URALLA’S 1885 COURT HOUSEIt’s really wonderful that Council decided to allocate grant funding to the refurbishment of the redundant 1885 Court House.One can only wonder why the NSW government of the 1880’s decided Uralla needed such a commodious building, a “Taj Mahal” as a newspaper described… Read more: URALLA COURT HOUSE THEATRE
- Social Activities – CalendarDespite the bitterly cold weather that occurred throughout the last few winter months when many of the events were held, it did not seem to daunt the invited guests/audiences who all seemed to enjoy the various occasions. In the four months, May – September, eight Coach Groups have visited the Mill. Two of which came… Read more: Social Activities – Calendar
