Welcome to the Chatham Windmill

- Built by Col. Benjamin Godfrey in 1797 -

- Historically Restored in 2012 -

2025 Tour Schedule*

Our season begins this year on

Saturday, June 21st

11 AM - 3 PM

as part of 

Historic Chatham's History Month Celebration

Wind conditions permitting,

the mill will be set in motion

and grind corn into corn meal,

just the way it did two hundred years ago!

Preparations for getting the mill "up and running",

including putting the cloth on the sails,

will begin at approx. 10:30 AM.

We hope to see you at the mill on Saturday, June 21st!

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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