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The Historic Mill at Anselma

The Mill at Anselma has been milling various sorts of flour for over 250 years… since 1747, to be exact.

Located near Chester Springs, it is actually a National Historic Landmark because it is an example of an authentic water powered gristmill. The water still turns the waterwheel, which powers a series of gears that move very large stones that produce the actual flour.

The mill was operated as a working mill until the late 1970s. In the early 1980s, it was purchased by a local conservation trust. Beginning in 1998, a separate Anselma Preservation and Education Trust began the long process of restoring the mill. By 2004, the mill had been restored and opened to the public. It now provides a window into the industrial past of Chester County. The Mill offers a variety of educational programs and tours; it also features a walking path, about a mile long through the property.

The main attraction of the Mill is a demonstration of the old way of milling flours. You can stand up close and personal to the stones and see the raw wheat poured down into the gullet. If you are really curious, you can go down below and see the gears and wheels that drive the milling process. Your final stop is the gift/sales shop, where if you are lucky, you will be able to try some muffins made with flour milled on site.

The next milling demonstration is next Saturday, June 12th.

Anselma Mill
1730 Conestoga Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425-1810
(610) 827-1906
www.anselmamill.org