old grist mill museum

The grist mill is one mile from my home. I have been driving by for the past 50 years. I am constantly reminded how lucky I am to have it so close. The inner workings of the mill are interesting. When the wheel is turning I know the miller is there. It is certainly a reminder of the past, I purchase the ground products in the gift shop of Longfellows Wayside Inn. Excellent!

One of the most pleasant places that I have explored with trails to the east that lead into a field lined on occasion with old grist wheels, and a path to the west that walks across a small bridge into the forested meadows and ponds that are lined with weeping willows and wading birds...a pair of swans were in the lake that day.

Beautiful scenery! Volunteer inside was not very friendly, but answered our questions, though he seemed to take offense that we weren't knowledgeable in the details about how a mill works.

This place is always worth a stop. Especially in the summer when the docent is present to help educate and share the history. I live very close by and walk by here every few days. It's a great place for kids and adults or a picnic lunch on the lawn.

Many a school trip as a child in the 60's can to the Inn and Mill. I brought my boys back 40 years later hoping that things would be the same. They were!

I never pass up a chance to take a walk in the woods behind the grist mill. Last week I was lucky enough to see birds nesting and some frogs in the pond. Walk softly, keep your eyes and ears open, and you never know what you might see or hear. It's especially beautiful during the fall, of course!

Great place to go for leisurely walk and to explore. Grounds are well maintained and great to let kids run around and explore the lake, streams and woods. When open, you can visit the inside of the mill and learn the colonial way of making flour. This is my favorite place to go to unwind.

If you are lucky they will actually be grinding grain and the killer will give a tour and explain what he does and the history of water powered colonial mills. It isn't every day all day.

Loved this museum. The gentleman who runs it is more than happy to explain the process of making flour from beginning to end.

cool place. It wasn't open but got to explore outside. Saw beautiful family of swans in the lake. The church and red school house is directly across the street. All historical. Loved it. We will definitely be going back. ........................................................................

An old 2-stone working mill that is in excellent condition. A beautiful site that attracts many artists to it. I went inside the mill and chatted with the man that runs it. He was friendly and even turned the mill on for us, so we could see the water wheel in action. Entry is free and you can make a donation if you like. I would recommend this place to anybody in the area or passing buy. It's well worth 20 minutes on a nice sunny day.

Great place for pictures surrounded by a beautiful park and stream. A must see if in Sudbury. Free with donations appreciated.

The gristmill is on very pretty grounds across from the Martha-Mary Chapel and The Wayside Inn. It's a nice place to stop and many people picnic here - or have their wedding photos taken in front of the gristmill.However, other than seeing the gristmill in operation, there isn't much in the way of a museum.

This grist mill is situated on some beautiful land with the Grist mill only accentuating it. There is a holding pond/marsh with Swans and water fowl, the Grist Mill makes for a great backdrop for picnics, photos and family fun. Parking can be a bit tricky as it was crowded while I was there and traffic moves pretty quickly on the road, but nothing to scary.

Great place for photos and place to walk around...will enjoy bringing others to see the local history...