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. It 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.
History of the Water 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.
The 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
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Visitors at Art Show Opening Reception
Museum Hours
Thursdays through Mondays 11am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm
Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays
For information on School Tours of the Water-powered Grist Mill and the Windmill
call: 631-726-4625.
2009 Raffle Quilt
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HAPPENING NOW
Members Art Exhibition
Turns Out to be a Brilliant Show Set
In a Glass Enclosed Space on a Pond in Our Historic Hamlet
Don Saco, Ted Asnis, Sally Breen, Susan D’Alessio, Dru Frederick, Gerry Gilberti, Carol Gold, Murray Karn, Leo Revi, Barbara Moeller….to mention a few of the established and emerging artists - award-winning artists - there are many more - that are part of a truly inspirational art exhibition and sale. It’s the Water Mill Members’ Show, on ‘til July 13th, at The Water Mill Museum Gallery.
If you’ve not yet experienced the light-filled space hovering over the Mill Pond that houses the gallery, NOW would be a good time. Something has brought the BEST out of every artist, and it’s all hanging here.
92 works in all- ranging from Don Saco’s bronze sculpture to John Capello’s marble carving; from photos such as David Nadal’s GREEN ME and Anthony Lombardo’s LEG SERIES #3 to paintings like Lucille Berrill Paulsen’s SAD CANDY, a portrait honoring the historic Water Mill Penny Candy Store. Landscapes, figures, dreamy portraits, colorful mixed-media and polished contemporary abstracts. Excellent examples of all, are on the wall and on sculpture stands around the light-filled, glass-enclosed space.
Restoration Project
The Water Wheel Restoration Project was completed in 2008 and the wheel is grinding once again.
Our thanks to all who so generously supported this project.
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