Plimoth Grist Mill
Plimoth Grist Mill
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Located in historic downtown Plymouth, Massachusetts, a short walk from Mayflower, the Plimoth Grist Mill is a reconstruction of the first mill built by the Pilgrims in Plymouth Colony on the same site in 1636, using the water source of Town Brooke as the power. Explore the science, engineering, math and technology inside a working grist mill. Discover the accomplishments of America's early engineers. Learn about past peoples and cultures, and the ecology of Town Brooke. In the spring, see the annual Herring Run and learn about the herrings' significance to the Wampanoag and Pilgrim story.
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- RandyRossRidgetown, Canada12,815 contributionsVery nice from outsideWhen we purchased the tickets for the Plimoth Patuxet Museum, there was an option to add a tour of the Plimoth Grist Mill (at an additional cost). We opted not to do this as we had toured many similar properties in the past but did go to see it. That said, from the outside, it and the nearby pond were quite nice. Plimoth Plantation acquired the mill in late 2012. Starting in 2013, the mill was renamed the Plimoth Grist Mill and has since been described as a fully operational grist mill and historical tourist destination. Open to the public most months of the year, the mill processes corn, wheat, rye, and barley, although only corn is ground on the primary millstones.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 17 January 2024
- RICART75Peru, Indiana2,423 contributionsWorth a visit....As part of Ms Vicky's tour of Plymouth, we stopped at this site and walked around a bit. Though we didn't go in, our tour guide, Mike, gave us a great deal of its history. It's well worth a visit; as another piece in the historic mosaic of the area.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 2 June 2024
- Kristi CStanwood, Washington39 contributionsVery picturesqueThis is a very picturesque spot. We opted not to do the tour as we had already done several in the area. There is free parking in the lot next to the mill. Definitely worth a stop to check out the scenery. Easy walking distance from the harbor.Visited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 3 July 2024
- D2gauth96 contributionsGreat for a kiddo who loves to learn how things workMy 9 year old son and myself visited this site because it was part of the ticket package we bought. I wasn’t sure what to expect, and didn’t think we would spend long here, but I was wrong. We got a great education on the history of mills and how this one works from a guide. He was so knowledgeable and gave us a lot of history about the pilgrims and how the mill came to be. Downstairs, we were given a physics and engineering education. My son absolutely loved this part and asked so many questions that the guide was more than happy to answer. There are several interactive activities in the downstairs to help show kids how the mill works and the engineering. My son who loves to build was fascinated. Of the 3 sites we visited today, this was his favorite. I will say that this is probably not for every kid. I did see other families come and go pretty quickly.Visited July 2024Travelled with familyWritten 24 July 2024
- mrjonesiiIndianapolis, Indiana342 contributionsGlad we camePurchased the combo admission for here, the Mayflower and Plimoth Patuxet. Free unlimited parking. Was able to walk from there to the Mayflower and grab a bite to eat. There’s a restaurant on the property. The actual tour didn’t take long at all however interesting. We had no children w/ us, there are things for kids to do. I learned a lot. The mill is beautiful. Nice photo op. Looking forward to cooking and eating the grits I purchased.Visited September 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 11 September 2024
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RandyRoss
Ridgetown, Canada12,815 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
When we purchased the tickets for the Plimoth Patuxet Museum, there was an option to add a tour of the Plimoth Grist Mill (at an additional cost). We opted not to do this as we had toured many similar properties in the past but did go to see it. That said, from the outside, it and the nearby pond were quite nice.
Plimoth Plantation acquired the mill in late 2012. Starting in 2013, the mill was renamed the Plimoth Grist Mill and has since been described as a fully operational grist mill and historical tourist destination. Open to the public most months of the year, the mill processes corn, wheat, rye, and barley, although only corn is ground on the primary millstones.
Plimoth Plantation acquired the mill in late 2012. Starting in 2013, the mill was renamed the Plimoth Grist Mill and has since been described as a fully operational grist mill and historical tourist destination. Open to the public most months of the year, the mill processes corn, wheat, rye, and barley, although only corn is ground on the primary millstones.
Written 17 January 2024
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Rosemary W
1 contribution
Nov 2021 • Family
Kim and her team were fantastic! She and the two young people working with her were knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We got to see the mill actually working which was awesome. We got a combo ticket for the rest of the museum, and the mill was by far the best site. The information was great for the adults and the hands on stuff downstairs made even our youngest entertained.
Written 21 November 2021
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D2gauth
96 contributions
July 2024 • Family
My 9 year old son and myself visited this site because it was part of the ticket package we bought. I wasn’t sure what to expect, and didn’t think we would spend long here, but I was wrong. We got a great education on the history of mills and how this one works from a guide. He was so knowledgeable and gave us a lot of history about the pilgrims and how the mill came to be. Downstairs, we were given a physics and engineering education. My son absolutely loved this part and asked so many questions that the guide was more than happy to answer. There are several interactive activities in the downstairs to help show kids how the mill works and the engineering. My son who loves to build was fascinated. Of the 3 sites we visited today, this was his favorite. I will say that this is probably not for every kid. I did see other families come and go pretty quickly.
Written 24 July 2024
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RICART75
Peru, IN2,423 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
As part of Ms Vicky's tour of Plymouth, we stopped at this site and walked around a bit.
Though we didn't go in, our tour guide, Mike, gave us a great deal of its history.
It's well worth a visit; as another piece in the historic mosaic of the area.
Though we didn't go in, our tour guide, Mike, gave us a great deal of its history.
It's well worth a visit; as another piece in the historic mosaic of the area.
Written 2 June 2024
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XerkUSA
USA172 contributions
Aug 2021
If you like seeing how things were done in the past, this is well worth the time. It's a short visit with good information and a view of a working grist mill. There is a nice gift shop and snack place as well as free parking, It's right at the Jenney Interpretive Center so check them both out.
Written 1 September 2021
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mrjonesii
Indianapolis, IN342 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
Purchased the combo admission for here, the Mayflower and Plimoth Patuxet. Free unlimited parking. Was able to walk from there to the Mayflower and grab a bite to eat. There’s a restaurant on the property. The actual tour didn’t take long at all however interesting. We had no children w/ us, there are things for kids to do. I learned a lot. The mill is beautiful. Nice photo op. Looking forward to cooking and eating the grits I purchased.
Written 11 September 2024
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Linda F
Los Osos, CA5 contributions
June 2022
Interesting spot to check out, was included with purchase I chose to see Plymouth village and the ship. I was surprised to see such a nice picnic area around that area as well. They had a large parking lot close by so that made it easy to get to the Mill.
Written 7 July 2022
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Kristi C
Stanwood, WA39 contributions
June 2024 • Couples
This is a very picturesque spot. We opted not to do the tour as we had already done several in the area. There is free parking in the lot next to the mill. Definitely worth a stop to check out the scenery. Easy walking distance from the harbor.
Written 3 July 2024
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PowerTrippers
Cocoa Beach, FL1,519 contributions
June 2015 • Couples
To be honest, definitely not one of the highlights of Plymouth. If I had it to do over again, I'd probably skip the grist mill. There's a little interesting info here, but not a lot. It was also annoying that we had purchased a ticket that covered multiple attractions, and one was the Grist Mill. Yet when we got in line with everyone else, we were sent to a different area to get our tickets stamped. Of course when we got there, there was absolutely no one there to stamp the tickets. We just went through the mill on our own and when we came out, we were chastised for not getting our tickets stamped. It's never a great customer service policy to be sending your customers on wild goose chases and then chewing them out for your own lack of organization. Just saying.
Written 25 June 2015
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cmdubiel52
8 contributions
Sept 2020
Interesting visit and learning experience in visit to the mill. Lots of interesting pictures and information on walls.
Written 23 September 2020
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