August 26, 2025
Lunchtime Lecture: History of Mills
Castlewood Plantation • 10201 Ironbridge Road Chesterfield, VA 23832 Organized by Chesterfield County Parks and RecreationAbout this event
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Description
This presentation will cover the history and evolution of mills from the 17th - 20th centuries. Participants will learn about the importance of the earliest industry from sawmills and tanneries to lumber mills and evolution of grist mills for grinding crops from corn, oats, wheat and barley. The importance of textile mills in Ettrick and Matoaca will be shared.
Activity Family
Historical Activities
Location
Castlewood at Castlewood Plantation
Age and Gender
Co-Ed
Location
Sessions
Lunchtime Lecture: History of Mills
$5.00