Visit Us at:
Chase Park
125 Shattuck Place
Chatham, Massachusetts
USA
(1/4 mile from the intersection of Main and Cross Streets)
GPS coordinates:
Latitude: 41.676462
Longitude: -69.958706
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N 41o 40' 35.263"
W 69o 57' 31.341"
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Welcome to the Chatham Windmill
- Built by Col. Benjamin Godfrey in 1797 -
- Historically Restored in 2012 -
Our 2026 Season
- We begin our season on the third weekend in June (Saturday, June 20th and Sunday, June 21st) when the windmill welcomes visitors as part of Historic Chatham's History Month Celebration
- Our regular tour schedule begins on June 29th
- The windmill will be open every day during the Festival of the Arts, Friday, August 14th through Sunday, August 16th
- Opportunities abound for people to become involved with the windmill, either as a paid Windmill Attendant or as a volunteer!
Scroll/Swipe down for details of these events and opportunites
Summer Employment Opportunity
at the Mill
The Town of Chatham, Massachusetts is seeking candidates for the following seasonal position to support our Recreation & Beaches programs:
Windmill
Attendant
Starting at $16.25. Seeking a friendly and reliable person for the historic Godfrey Windmill.
Duties include: Providing historical information and guided tours and demonstrating traditional corn grinding methods. Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 11:00am – 3:00pm, July & August 2026.
This is a great opportunity for someone interested in history, education, or
community engagement
To Apply: Send a letter of interest to the Chatham Recreation & Beaches Division at smabile@chatham-ma.gov
Chatham History Month
June 2026
at the Godfrey Windmill
On
Saturday, June 20th and
Sunday, June 21st
from
10 AM - 3 PM
the mill will be open for tours and
- if wind conditions permit-
the mill will be set in motion and grind corn into cornmeal, just as it did two centuries ago!
Visit the Historic Chatham website to learn more about the events taking place during Chatham History Month 2026!
2026 Tour Schedule*
The mill is open for tours
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
June 29th - August 31st
11 AM - 3 PM
We will also be open for tours every day during the
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
August 14, 15, and 16
11 AM - 3 PM
including a
Corn Grinding Day
on Saturday, August 15th
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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