Plimoth Grist Mill, Massachusetts, United States

5Jack L 5:00 PM Jun 20, 2022

A replica grist mill from 1636.
The present mill is a rebuilt replica of the first mill from the mid-1630's. The mill is fully functional milling corn, wheat, rye & barley depending on what type of grinding stone is being used. I didn't recall seeing any milling happening. The first stop will be admissions at the gift shop where a visitor will be directed to. Once at the mill, Kim-one of two guides-will explain in detail the mill's history, people who ran & owned the mill and what type of mill stone will be used. After Kim's presentation she will ask fo any questions, she will encourage questions. Just a short down a staircase, Kasey(s) will explain the gearing system and the turning shaft. Her part of the tour only lasted at 12 mintes. A complete visit probably will last at most one hour depending Kim & Kasey's explaining. A couple and myself started outside & moving inside. Kim would be part way through an explanation and more visitors would show up, causing to Kim to start again to a degree. There should to be set hours, like every half or three quarters between talks. If a visitor has never viewed a mill of any type, they are in for a history lesson. A review can only inform so much, a visit is needed. There is a curved FREE parking lot. A visit is highly recommended. NOTE: If a visitor is looking for Burial Hill, they only need to turn right out of the mill, walk uphill to Summer Street, cross Summer, walk under the Burial Hill Arch and walk uphill an asphalt walkway. At the end of the hill will be a brick staircase to the cemetery. There is a larger staircase to the right, which is probably the main steps.

4Maurene_K 5:00 PM Sep 12, 2021

HISTORIC SITE OF THE PILGRIM GRIST MILL
After visiting the usual Plymouth attractions, we came here. This attraction has always been on my list of places to go in Plymouth, dating back to when it was known by its original name, Jenney Grist Mill. The Plimoth Grist Mill we see today is a reconstructed version of the grist mill the Jenney Grist Mill that a Pilgrim built in 1636. The original was destroyed by fire 1840’s. One thing that keeps me coming back is the scenic setting; another is its history and the fact that it’s still a working grist mill. Watching the 14-foot water wheel is fascinating as are the gears and grindstone inside. The millers at work are actually filling orders for various grains such as flor and cornmeal. And, to finish our visit, we went to the gift shop. I got a postcard of the grist mill. My friend got several items. Leaving, we lingered awhile in the small park out front. We rate Plimoth Grist Mill at 4.25 and recommend a visit. If you found this review helpful, please click THANK below.