Cooper’s Mill
Yesterday (November 19), the Susquehanna Ramblers invited me to visit the ruins of an old mill site down in the south-east corner of Peach Bottom Township, York County. This time […]
Mills
Mills
SPOOM Photo Contest 2025
The Society for the Preservation Of Old Mills (SPOOM) holds a photography contest each year. Members can submit exterior and interior photos for inclusion in the contest. The following video
Turbine Maintenance at the Ressler Mill
After 118 years of operation, one of the water turbines at the Ressler Mill needed to be refurbished. This article describes the project engaged in 2024/25 to remove, refurbish, and
Mercer’s Mills and Bridge
Out on the eastern border of Lancaster County, spanning the Octoraro Creek between Sadsbury Township, Lancaster County and West Fallowfield Township, Chester County lies the Mercer’s Mills Covered Bridge. Thomas Kipphorn calls this “Captain John Mercer’s Mill Bridge”. Who was Captain John and where were the mills?
Book Signing
I will be signing books at the Bowmansville Mill open house sponsored by the Lancaster Historic Trust.
Poole Forge
I will be giving a presentation entitled, “Lancaster Waterpower” in the mansion at Poole Forge in Caernarvon Township. I will have copies of my books, “Mills of Lancaster County” and
Hamilton Club
This travelogue on Lancaster County Mills is open for Hamilton Club members and invited guests.
Millersville Area Historical Society
I will be presenting the topic, “Workings of a Mill” at the Millersville Area Historical Society. Copies of my books will be available for purchase after the presentation.