The North London Mill is historically tied to the operation of the North London Mine. The ore bodies were discovered in 1873, surveyed as the Mother, Paris, London, and Hard to Beat lodes in 1876, and patented in 1878. The North London Mill was constructed on the north side of London Mountain in 1892. The ores from the North London Mine were complex and the gold not easily separated. The mill was re-outfitted several times over its lifespan as new milling technologies promised better returns. The North London Mine and Mill ceased operations in 1937 or 1938. Remaining at the site are the ruins of the mill, several support buildings, and industrial and domestic artifacts.

These workshops will be conducted by NoLo Executive Co-Director Kate McCoy, archaeologist Natasha Krasnow of Metcalf Archaeological Consultants. The workshop is designed with the layperson in mind. You will learn about the history of mining in Park County and  the history of the North London Mine and Mill. You will tour the site and learn about existing features and their roles during the Mill’s operation. You will also learn about how archaeology contributes to what we can know about sites like the North London Mill.

The workshop is limited to 15 participants.