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 20^th and Sunday, June 21^st) when the windmill welcomes visitors as part of Historic Chatham's History Month Celebration
• Our regular tour schedule begins on June 29^th
• The windmill will be open every day during the Festival of the Arts,  Friday, August 14^th through Sunday, August 16^th
• 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 

We will be open for tours every day during the

Festival of the Arts

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

August 14, 15, and 16

11 AM - 3 PM

including a

Corn Grinding Day

on Saturday, August 15^{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).

*If the wind does not cooperate on Saturday, we will attempt to grind corn

on Sunday, August 16^th

2026 Tour Schedule*

The mill is open for tours

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

June 29^th - August 31^st

11 AM - 3 PM

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! 

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:

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.  Training provided.

This is a great opportunity for someone interested in history, education, or
community engagement

To Apply: Send a letter of interest to Susan Mabile of the Chatham Recreation & Beaches Division at smabile@chatham-ma.gov

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