Water Power - The Sawmill at Historic Mill Creek

Explore a working water-powered sawmill in action at Historic Mill Creek in Mackinaw City, Michigan. #thisismackinac
For more general information on Historic Mill Creek and all of the historic sites operated by Mackinac State Historic Parks: mackinacparks.com

[@julietteyork6293]

I’m in awe of whoever first figured out how to build a water mill.

[@mattski1979]

That's so cool. You're so cool. This is outstanding.

[@mattjones5987]

I found it fascinating how they built a "clutch" into these mechanisms to perform, really, the same function as a transmission clutch - disengage the gears in order to switch to other gears.

[@heru-deshet359]

Great forensic work.

[@jrk1666]

fantastic video

[@grandpaseed]

dang i missed this on my tour of the island