Easton Roller Mill to Host Fall Festival October 31

The city of Morgantown will conclude its 2026 season at the historic site with a public festival this Thursday.

Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Seasonal Events

Easton Roller Mill to Host Fall Festival October 31

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The Easton Roller Mill will hold a fall festival to conclude its 2026 season on October 31. This event follows the mill's reopening to the public on July 4, 2026.

Why it matters

The festival marks the end of a successful first season since the city of Morgantown took ownership of the 159-year-old property in 2025. It serves as a final opportunity for residents to visit the site before the city begins planned structural and electrical upgrades.

The mill has hosted approximately 300 visitors since its reopening on July 4. The festival is scheduled to run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The players

Henry Mack

He was the original builder who constructed the Easton Roller Mill between 1864 and 1867.

Estella Ley Pickenpaugh

She was a benefactor who willed the property to the Monongalia Historical Society around 1980.

Monongalia County Historical Society

The organization formerly managed the site before dissolving and transferring ownership of the property to the city with $27,500 in funds.

City of Morgantown

The local municipal government currently owns and manages the mill property.

The details

The city recently completed site improvements, including a new entryway deck, an accessible ramp, and a paved parking lot. Inside the mill, staff have installed interpretive signage along with various historical artifacts and tools that demonstrate how compressed air powered the equipment.

1864-1867: Henry Mack built the mill.
1976: Mill added to National Register of Historical Places.
1980: Estella Ley Pickenpaugh willed mill to historical society.
2025: City of Morgantown took ownership of property.
July 4, 2026: Mill reopened to the public.

Industry Dynamics

The Easton Roller Mill's status on the National Register of Historical Places dictates the preservation-focused approach taken by local authorities. This project mirrors a broader municipal trend of reclaiming local landmarks to integrate them into modern educational and tourism circuits.

Residents can visit the mill on October 31 during the festival hours of 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Additionally, the city will host a separate Halloween Spooktacular at the Ruby Amphitheater for public attendance.

The takeaway

The festival provides a final chance to see the mill's historic pneumatic equipment in operation this year. Residents should look for future announcements regarding the city's planned educational programs for local schools.