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Dexter Gristmill

  • Address: Water and Grove Sts., Sandwich Center, Sandwich, MA | Map It
  • Phone: 508/888-4910 Sandwich Town Hall

Fodor's Review:

Where Shawme Pond drains over its dam, a little wooden bridge leads over a watercourse to the waterwheel-powered Dexter Gristmill, built in 1654. In season the miller demonstrates the grinding process, talks about the mill's operation, and sells its ground corn.

  • Cost: $3; combination ticket with Hoxie House $4
  • Open: Late May and early Sept.-late Sept., Sat. 10-4:45; June-early Sept., Mon.-Sat. 10-4:45

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