The Park at Newlin Grist Mill

In 1704, Nathaniel and Mary Newlin built a water-powered grist mill along the West Branch of Chester Creek. Despite several changes of ownership the mill ran continuously until 1941. In 1957, the Nicholas Newlin Foundation was created by E. Mortimer Newlin, a ninth generation descendant, to restore and maintain the mill as a museum. Today, the foundation 's purpose is to preserve the 150 acres, which are a refuge for plants, animals, and birds, as well as the park's historic buildings for pleasure and education of the public. A trip to the park offers visitors insights into the vanished life of the rural eighteenth century.

Fishing at the Mill

Fishing in the Newlin Grist Mill ponds are now open on Saturdays and Sundays from 9am-4pm. See our trout fishing pages for more information about pond fishing.
Interested in become a fly fishing stream member?

Dabbs’ Day: Family Fun and 5K Trail Run

June 5th

We will once again be holding a day of Family Fun at Newlin Grist Mill in memory of long-time director Dabbs’ Woodfin. The day will kick off will a 5K trail run through the park. Other activities include live music, duck races, mill and house tours, blacksmith shop demonstrations, and – for the first time this year – the History Olympics. Participants attending will be able to compete in historically themed activities such as atlatl throws (Native American spear throwing), a town crier contest, a team-based grindstone relay race, and a historic costume dog parade.

Schedule
Registration :	8:30am - 9:30am
Race Start :	9:30am
Family Fun Activities :	10:00am - 3:00pm

Registration Forms
5K Trail Run Grind Stone Relay Race Historic Costume Dog Parade

This event helps raise funds to support the internship program at Newlin Grist Mill, scholarships for Concordville/Chadds Ford Rotary, and collections care at the Concord Township Historical Society.

Please note: All visitors to Newlin Grist Mill will be charged $5.00 per person on the day of this event.

2012 Summer Discovery and Discovery Workshops

These summer programs are offered for children ages 4-12 years old in June through August.

Summer Programming at Newlin Grist Mill includes Summer Discovery session in the morning and Discovery Workshops in the afternoon. These sessions all allow kids to explore the nature and history that abound in the park through games, crafts, and hands-on activities. Children have the opportunity to learn about plants, nature, the environment, and history in a close up and personal way!

For more information visit our new blog at http://summerdiscovery.weebly.com.
Click here to print out a registration form.

Park Hours

The park is open daily from 9:00am to dusk, office hours are from 9:00 am to 4:00pm.

Please click here for the Professional Photography Policy.

Operated by the Nicholas Newlin Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization with operating support from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.