Mill Days 2017

Yesterday the "Mill Days 2017" event was held at Revolution Mill. It was as if the space were a playground and people had full range to roam around. Those who attended enjoyed art activities for children, food & brew trucks, craft vendors, touring around, and more. One of the nice touches was seeing the textile looms that were on display outside. They gave children a chance to see how spools of thread get turned into bolts of fabric. It gave people who worked in the mills a chance to reminisce and to share memories with loved ones. Grandfathers were explaining to children and grandchildren the details of the looms and the weaving process. There was lots of pointing, talking, and leaning into the machines. And, the weather was perfect.

How wonderful to see this part of east Greensboro come back to life with a 630,000 space/compound being resurrected before our eyes. The textile industry was so important to the fabric of life in Greensboro. 630,000 square feet is a lot of space to renovate; twenty five million dollars is a lot to spend. Let's hope the mill will continue to attract people who don't live or have businesses there. Let's hope developers will not only preserve, but also showcase as much mill history as possible. If these early phases are any indication of that which is to come, the revitalization will be worth every penny.