Jenney Grist Mill, Historical mill museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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