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April 30, 2026

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.

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August 3, 2016

Wilson Morningstar’s Blacksmith Shop

Wilson Morningstar operated Mountain Mills (Morningstar Mill) from 1883 – 1933: he ground wheat grain into flour in his gristmill […]

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February 1, 2016

Journeys to America

Sailing across the Altantic in the 18th and 19th centuries was time consuming and often perilous. Space was tight, food […]

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January 25, 2016

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 […]

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