 This is the perfect getaway, boasting the cultural venues and events of a major metropolitan area while maintaining a charming small town flavor. Day or nite, the rich historic, cultural and entertainment opportunities will delight you.
Wye Grist Mill & Museum
14296 Old Wye Mills Road, P.O. Box 277,
Wye Mills, MD 21679
WYE MILLS - Wye Grist Mill (c.1682) is the oldest frame grist mill on the Eastern Shore and the oldest industrial commercial structure in continuous use in the state. Discover the long and colorful past of this National Register Landmark. Watch the waterwheel turn the heavy stones to grind the grain as millers explain the milling process. Explore exhibits that feature 300 years of grinding technology. Enjoy the rural beauty of this small village and its historic sites. The Mill's exhibit - "Wheels of Fortune - Wye Mills' Golden Age", explains three centuries of American industrial and agricultural advances on Maryland's Eastern Shore and features grinding technology from pre-colonial times to the early 20th century.
Phone(s)
410-827-6909
Type
Museums
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