Welcome to the Chatham Windmill

- Built by Col. Benjamin Godfrey in 1797 -

- Historically Restored in 2012 -

2025 Tour Schedule*

The mill is open for tours

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays**

June 30^th - August 29th

11 AM - 3PM

**Please note: 

the mill will be closed on Friday, July 4^th,

in honor of Independence Day

We will also be open for tours every day during the

Festival of the Arts

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

August 15, 16, and 17

11 AM - 3 PM

including a

Corn Grinding Day

on Saturday, August 16^th

when, if the wind cooperates,

the Godfrey Windmill

will grind corn into corn meal,

just as it did when the mill

mill operated commercially (1797-1907).

Our millers and guides look forward to showing you the inner workings of this historic grist mill and are available to answer your questions.

*Tours may be cancelled due to rain or severe weather conditions. (This is done to protect this centuries-old mill from water damage.)

Admission is free - Donations to support the mill are always welcome! 

© Chatham Windmill Group - Town of Chatham, Massachusetts

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