Union Mills Grist Mill
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3311
Littlestown Pike |
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Westminister, MD 21158 |
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Photo
Gallery
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AKA: SHRIVER'S MILLS, Built - 1797,
Type - Grist Mill, Powered by - Breast Wheel, Condition -
Operational, Currently - Museum, Photogenic,
Longitude -
075-35.06W - Latitude - 038-04.74N |
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Location: |
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On Rt. 97 north
of WESTMINSTER. |
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Comments: |
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Built in 1797 as a brick
gristmill. Beautifully restored and in operation as part of an historic
landmark. The breast wheel is made of wood. The interior is restored
to best show the milling equipment for educational purposes.
They grind Whole Wheat, Yellow Corn Meal, Roasted
Yellow Corn Meal, White Corn Meal, Buckwheat, and sometimes Rye. |
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Operation Schedule: |
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June 1 to September 1
Open Tuesday to Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, Noon - 4:00 p.m.
A nominal fee is charged for tours which includes a
grinding exhibition. |
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Festivals: |
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Flower and Plant Market the first weekend in May
Living History Weekend second Sunday in July
Ice Cream Sundae Social second Sunday in July
Old Fashion Corn Roast the first Saturday in August |
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Websites: |
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Brochure: |
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SPOOM Ref. No. |
MD-006-021 |
Last
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02/05 |
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