Free Steam-Powered Sawmill Demos: 1914 Machinery Live (Sebastopol)
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Sturgeon's Mill | 2150 Green Hill Rd, Sebastopol, CA
Event Details
Submitted by the Event Organizer
Step into a true piece of California history at Sturgeon’s Mill, a fully operational steam-powered sawmill founded in 1914. Unlike a replica, this is an authentic working museum where the original machinery still runs today, offering a rare chance to see early 20th-century industry in action.
Dates: June 20-21 | August 1-2 | September 12-13
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (crew breaks for lunch 12:00 PM -1:00 PM)
Location: 2150 Green Hill Rd, Sebastopol, CA
Watch live steam demonstrations as the mill comes to life, explore historic equipment, and learn how local lumber mills helped build Sonoma County and the greater Bay Area. Docent-led tours run throughout the day, or you can explore at your own pace.
Highlights:
- Live operation of a historic steam-powered sawmill
- All-original equipment from over 100 years ago
- Guided tours and hands-on exploration
- Blacksmith shop, gardens, and farm animals
- Food available from the cook shack
- Picnic-friendly redwood setting
Good to Know:
- Admission is free – no tickets required
- Donations are appreciated to support preservation
Free parking available on site.
Come experience the sights, sounds, and stories of a working mill where history still runs on steam.
Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
Cost: FREE*
