Brewster Grist Mill

The current mill building on Cape Cod dates from around 1873, though Stony Brook in Brewster, Massachusetts had mill sites going back to the colonial era. It operated commercially for decades before being preserved as a historic exhibit.

Yes — it's a working water-powered mill that grinds corn with traditional millstones for public demonstrations. Visitors can watch the machinery run on water power from Stony Brook.

Yes, freshly ground cornmeal (and sometimes other meal) ground on-site is typically sold to visitors when the mill is operating. It's one of the few places on Cape Cod where you can buy meal ground the traditional way.

The mill operates seasonally, mainly in the summer and early fall months, so check the town of Brewster's schedule before visiting. It's run as a public historic site rather than a year-round attraction.