The history of the water mill begins with Edward Howell who came to Southampton, Long Island in 1640 with English colonists from Lynn, Massachusetts. Howell had owned a water mill on a pond in Lynn so it was not surprising that he settled on a 100-acre pond three miles from

One of the historic gems in Water Mill is the Community House, located on Montauk Highway in the heart of the hamlet. Town records from 1892 tell us that Mrs. D.F. Osborne, Gilbert LeFevre and James H. Corwith were in charge of a “subscription committee to sound the people out

Planning to visit us? View our schedule for the season! View Events & Exhibits Come Visit Us!The building itself dates back to the 18th century, and is over 250 years old. It features a restored working water-powered grist mill, exhibits of local historical artifacts including Ice harvesting, Whaling, Civil War,

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01 Aug, 26 Upcoming PROGRAM -KIDS AT THE MILL Water Mill Museum Grounds Saturday , 11:30 am Read more 06 Sep, 26 Upcoming OPENING RECEPTION Water Mill Museum Art Gallery Sunday, 4:00 pm Thirty Squared Artists "Summer Finale 2026" Art Show Read more 26 Sep, 26 Upcoming OPENING RECEPTION Water

Come Visit Us We would love to hear from you! Phone Number +1 631-726-4625 E-Mail info@watermillmuseum.org Mailing Address P.O. Box 63 Water Mill, NY 11976 Water Mill Museum 41 Old Mill Road Water Mill, NY 11968 Get Directions

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Our history About The Water Mill Museum The Museum opened in 1969 and strives to tell the story of the hamlet of Water Mill; its people, places and very industrious history.  The building itself dates back to the 18th century and features a massive water-powered grist mill, exhibitions of local

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