Graue Mill and Museum notes

Graue Mill and Museum, York and Spring roads, Oak Brook, is open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, except holidays, from April through November.

Admission costs $3.50, $3 for seniors, $1.50 for children ages 4 to 12, free for children 3 and younger. For details, call (630) 920-9720, (630) 655-2090 or visit www.grauemill.org.

Christmas at the Mill: Christmas at the Mill, a fine artisan boutique, will be Friday through Sunday. The preview night, with a wine and cheese reception, will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday. Remaining hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Local artists will sell unique, handmade items such as jewelry, knitted garments, pottery, holiday ornaments and more. Admission is $6 for the Friday preview, free Saturday and Sunday.

Home-school programs: Graue Mill and Museum is offering three new programs for home-schooled students.

• Children can take an imaginary journey along the Underground Railroad through Illinois to Graue Mill and, eventually, to Chicago.

• Exploring Museum Artifacts will help children see objects in their historical context. This two-session program also allows students to write their thoughts and share them with the class.

• Farming Then and Now -- From Planting to Harvest was developed in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension-DuPage.

Students will learn how farming has changed over the years. They'll also be able to explore Graue Mill's Heritage Garden to compare common grains such as corn and wheat.

These programs meet monthly through September. For details or to register, call (630) 920-9720.

Memberships available: Memberships to Graue Mill and Museum are available. Benefits include free admission to the museum and all special events; a member's newsletter; a 10 percent discount on purchases and a premium coupon redeemable for a special gift. Several types of memberships are available. Download membership information and an order form from the Web site.