Old Wye Mill (Mid April - Mid November)

Fascinating living history

We stopped here on a late October Saturday and had the place to ourselves. Mike, the excellent guide, gave us his full attention; he explained the detailed Mill history and provided a step-by-step exp...

Dating back to 1682 - Great History

A nice historical find on the Eastern Shore Md. The grounds are nice for families and they get to see the oldest working grist mill in the United States. Bring fishing rods for the kids. The museum is...

Very Early Maryland History

Savoring a gorgeous sunny day sandwiched between unseasonably cold and forecasted wet ones, Ben and Mrs Too took a short side trip from Kent Narrows to Wye Mills, Maryland. Ben’s family were farming ...

A Surprisingly Wonderful Find!

We stopped at the Mill on a whim to give the kids a break from a long drive. I can't tell you how glad we were to stop. The lady in the mill was amazing and, despite the mill being small, there's so...

A Glimpse Into Our Colonial Lives and History

The Old Wye Mill, in Wye Mills, Maryland is both a working grist Mill and a museum that showcases the history of farming on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The Mill was built in 1682 and has been in co...