Eastham Windmill

The Eastham Windmill is a wooden structure with four blades that offers a look into the mechanics of grain processing. The interior preserves the original grinding equipment, showing how grain was once converted into flour.

The structure was built in Plymouth in 1680 and was later moved to Truro in 1770, before finally reaching its current location in 1793. This journey reflects how important mills were to different coastal communities.

The structure takes its name from its original grain-milling function and serves as a place where visitors can discover how traditional milling worked. People come here to understand how grain was once processed and what role such buildings played in community life.

The site is accessible during summer months, and visitors should expect limited interior access to see the equipment up close. It is best to wear sturdy shoes, as the stairs and floors are older and may have uneven surfaces.

The structure is among the oldest remaining gristmills on the Cape Cod coast and is one of the few that has preserved its original function over the centuries. Many visitors do not realize that its four wooden blades can still be used to produce flour under certain conditions.

Location: Eastham

Part of: Eastham Center Historic District

GPS coordinates: 41.83050,-69.97470

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:44