Jenney Grist Mill

The Jenney Grist Mill is a working mill museum where visitors can watch grain being processed using historical equipment. Water from Town Brook powers the machinery that grinds the grain throughout operating hours.

This mill was built in 1636 at Town Brook to process grain for the Plymouth Colony's early settlers. It played a central role in feeding the community from its earliest days.

Workers here demonstrate how grain becomes flour and cornmeal using methods that connect visitors to early American farming. The craft of milling remains visible and practiced in this working space.

Plan your visit during warmer months when working demonstrations happen most often. The building has narrow passages, so take your time moving through and observing the machinery up close.

The grinding stones came from outside the area and are notably large for their time. This allowed the mill to process more grain daily than smaller community mills could handle.

Location: Massachusetts

GPS coordinates: 41.95357,-70.66522

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:22