In this edition of The Daily Grind, we take a look at the history of DeCew Falls and the Morningstar Mill through the eyes of some of the residents who lived here in the past.
The Daily Grind: Reflections on the Upper and Lower DeCew Falls
In this edition of the Daily Grind, we look back into the natural attraction that was DeCew Falls as recounted by Benjamin Lossing, a 19th century historian and writer from the United States
The Daily Grind: Transportation Tales from the Morningstars: 1890 – 1930
In this edition of the Daily Grind we explore the memories of the Morningstars as they look back on how they transported themselves and goods.
The Daily Grind: Decew Falls School – Union School No. 6
In this edition of the Daily Grind we take a look at when Lorna and Donald Robson attended Union School No. 6 from grades 1 through 8.
The Daily Grind: Summary of Jessie’s Recollections from 1913 – 1919
In this edition of the Daily Grind we take a look back into Jessie Morningstar’s memories from 1913-1919.
The Daily Grind: The Mill through the Eyes of an Artist
In this edition of The Daily Grind we explore a poem written by TH Wilkinson.
The Daily Grind: Childhood Memories at Decew Falls
In this edition of The Daily Grind Jessie delights in recalling lazy summer days at Decew Falls.
The Daily Grind: A September Wedding
In this edition of the Daily Grind we share the romantic story of the relationship and wedding of Nora Morningstar and David Robson.
The Daily Grind: Getting to Know Nora and Jessie Morningstar
In this edition of the Daily Grind we meet Morningstar children Nora and Jessie.
The Daily Grind: Getting to Know Rebecca Troup Morningstar
In this edition of The Daily Grind we meet Rebecca Elizabeth Troup the first wife of Wilson Morningstar
The Daily Grind: Getting to Know Emma Morningstar
Get to know Emma Morningstar, one-half of the Emma-Wilson Morningstar power couple at the historic Morningstar Mill.
The Daily Grind: Getting to Know Wilson Morningstar
Explore the legacy of Wilson Morningstar, a pioneering millwright who transformed Decew Falls with his innovation and community spirit.
The Daily Grind: Introducing the Morningstars
Explore the rich history of the Morningstar family and their iconic Mountain Mills at Decew Falls in our new blog series, The Daily Grind.
Decew 1 Generating Station and Morningstar Mill
This year marks the 120th anniversary of Decew 1 Generating Station. On August 25, 1898, the Cataract Power Company of […]
Wilson Morningstar’s Blacksmith Shop
Wilson Morningstar operated Mountain Mills (Morningstar Mill) from 1883 – 1933: he ground wheat grain into flour in his gristmill […]
Journeys to America
Sailing across the Altantic in the 18th and 19th centuries was time consuming and often perilous. Space was tight, food […]
Morningstar Mill: The Last Dragon?
The first thing I do when I get to Morningstar Mill is check all the mouse traps. I always hope […]