Ledyard Water-Powered Up-Down Sawmill
Eleven-acre park with 1870 up and down sash-type sawmill that was restored to operating condition in 1976, a working blacksmith shop, and an 1878 Lane Shingle Mill, mill artifacts of the Industrial Revolution, grist mill. Two-acre mill pond with picnic area. National Historic Landmark.
Sawing demonstrations are given on Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. in October-November and April-May.
Getting There & Details
- Admission
- Free
- Hours
- Apr.-May and mid-Oct. through Nov.,
- Address
- Rt 214 (Iron Street)
- Phone
- (860) 464-2575
- [email protected]
- Website
- sites.google.com/site/ledyardsawmill
- Map
- Get Directions →
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