Visit the Mill at Anselma, a National Historic Landmark, on Saturday, May 14th for a celebration of all things Spring!
From 10am to 4pm the Mill will feature a demonstration of the historic art of wheat weaving. Wheat weaving and plaiting dates back to the 1500s, when it emerged as part of the traditional harvest celebration. Today, wheat weavers create works of art in the form of baskets, hats and wall decorations. Expert weaver Linda Beiler, author of the book “Wheat Weaving and Straw Art,” will show visitors how to make their own straw art and other uses for wheat around the home. A milling demonstration will run continuously throughout the day in the historic grist mill, and the Mill’s new Historic Grain Garden, featuring wheat, corn, oats, barley and rye, will be open for tours and questions.
The Mill at Anselma (c. 1747) served its local agricultural community for nearly 300 years and is considered the most complete example of a Colonial-era custom grist mill in the United States. Now restored and recognized as a National Historic Landmark, the Mill provides a powerful educational experience, allowing visitors to experience Pennsylvania’s industrial and agricultural heritage through milling demonstrations, tours of the site and hands-on activities.
Admission to the Mill at Anselma is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, and $3 for children ages 4-17. Children under 4 are free. The Mill is located on Rt. 401 (Conestoga Road), ½ mile west of Rt. 113 in Chester Springs, PA. For more information, contact the Mill at Anselma at 610-827-1906, email [email protected], or visit www.anselmamill.org.
