EAST ROCKAWAY GRISTMILL MUSEUM

EAST ROCKAWAY, NY

The East Rockaway Gristmill Museum is a historic museum located in East Rockaway, New York. It is housed in a restored gristmill that was built in 1688 and is the oldest building in Nassau County. The museum showcases the history of the area, including the gristmill's role in the agricultural and industrial development of the region.

Visitors to the museum can view exhibits on the history of the gristmill, as well as the town's early settlers, farming practices, and the impact of the railroad on the area. The museum also features artifacts such as early tools, photographs, and documents that provide a glimpse into the town's past.

The gristmill itself is a remarkable example of early American industrial architecture, with its wooden waterwheel and gears still intact. Visitors can explore the mill's interior and see how grain was ground into flour using the power of water.

The East Rockaway Gristmill Museum is a unique and educational destination for anyone interested in history, architecture, and the development of Long Island. It is open to the public on weekends from April through October and offers guided tours and educational programs for school groups and other organizations.

EAST ROCKAWAY GRISTMILL MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in EAST ROCKAWAY NY. US MID #8403600376

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

Close

Contact EAST ROCKAWAY GRISTMILL MUSEUM

• telephone: 5168876320

EAST ROCKAWAY GRISTMILL MUSEUM
WOODS AVE
EAST ROCKAWAY
NY
11518

Find more EAST ROCKAWAY NY Museums

Map of EAST ROCKAWAY GRISTMILL MUSEUM

EAST ROCKAWAY GRISTMILL MUSEUM Information