Water Mill Museum 41 Old Mill Road, Water Mill, Long Island, New York Mailing Address: P. O. Box 63, Water Mill, New York 11976 (631) 726-4625 - email: info@watermillmuseum.org | Home | Calendar of Events | Directions | History | Quilt Shows | School Tour | Membership | Wetland Garden | Members Art Exhibit | The Water Mill In colonial America, mills powered by water or wind were the most advanced form of power. They were used to grind grain, saw wood, full cloth, tan hides, weave fabric and make paper. Water mills or windmills appeared in every colonial settlement. The story of this water mill begins in 1640 when a group of English colonists came to Southampton. The mill was built in 1644 and has been used for many purposes throughout its history.  In 1968 a project to restore the mill as a museum began and this historic grist mill was grinding grain once again in time for the 1976 bicentennial.  Mission Statement The mission of the Water Mill Museum is to preserve its historic water-powered grist mill, the other buildings at its site, its museum collection and inform the public about the history of the mill, the hamlet of Water Mill and the hamlet’s cultural and natural heritage. The museum’s collection will contain items that best depict the many past uses of the water mill building, the agricultural base of the hamlet’s first 300 years and the commercial, cultural and social development of the hamlet of Water Mill from 1644 to the present. To that end the museum shall keep in good repair all its buildings, collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret items and information related to the history of the mill and the hamlet and  provide educational programs and exhibits that  relate to Water Mill’s people and its history. Coming Events Annual Quilt Show August 14th to September 13th Hundreds of colorful hand-made quilts will be displayed at the Museum from 11 to 5 Monday through Saturday, 1 to 5 Sunday. Admission is $4 for adults; free for kids; all donations suupport the ongoing restoration of the grist mill. Celebration Brick Path The Celebration Brick Path connecting our courtyard to our new deck has been installed. The museum is continuing to offer opportunities to purchase bricks with personalized inscriptions. The cost of each brick is $70.00. Proceeds from your tax-deductible donation will be used toward a number of upcoming projects on the Water Mill Museum property. Order Form or call 631-283-4778 Become a Member Newsletter photo by Anthony Lombardo 2010 Raffle Quilt New Exhibit The Wizard of Water Mill   Copies are available at the Museum during the season or by mail using this order form. Softcover: $20.00 Hardcover: $30.00 Postage: $3.00 You can arrange to pick books up in Water Mill by calling Marlene Haresign at 631-726-4714. Town of Southampton Historic Record Books

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