Milling the Revolution: Millstones for Flour

Description

This program explores various aspects of milling during the American Revolution. This program will include demonstrations, interactive activities, and special tours.

The interpretation will include the role of mills and flour during the war. Explore the miller’s primary tool for making flour, the millstone.
Learn about how millstones were used to make flour, what they are made from, and where they come from. Examine how millstones were constructed and learn how they were dressed or sharpened to make the finest flour.

Activities will include banding a millstone, assembling a French burr stone, and potentially a dressing demonstration if time allows.

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