The Francis Mill Preservation Society will celebrate the preservation of the 128-year-old mill during the 10th annual Music at the Mill from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, in Waynesville.

The 1887 timber frame mill operated until 1976. More than just a place of business, the mill served as the mountain community’s social hub for many of its early years. The FMPS first pioneered Music at the Mill at the mill site in 2006. The bluegrass and barbecue celebration will include performance by Whitewater Bluegrass Co., Hill Country Band and The Frog Level Philharmonic 

Advance tickets are $7 per person and are available at Elements Salon in Waynesville or Mountain Dreams Realty in Maggie Valley. All proceeds from this event go to the continuing preservation of the Francis Mill and educational/heritage programs.

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