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"Grist from Abbott's Mill"

Not the same old grind!

Welcome to a unique blog about the history of Ainsworth Abbott's Old Mill, and other old mills in Delmarva. It's also full of great stories about the nearby flora and fauna.


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Rites of Spring

In an effort to dispel the winter doldrums, we are prone to seek any sign that spring is just around the corner. I look for the first...

The Early History of Abbott's Mill

The origin of Abbott’s Mill can be traced back to just after the American Revolution. In the fall of 1795 Nathan Willey, a local...

DIY Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder

If you enjoy feeding the Gray Squirrels, then that’s fine. But if you’re tired of those neighborhood “tree rats” stealing your expensive...

Who was Oliver Evans?

Who was Oliver Evans? Until the late 1700s the milling of grains into flour was a very labor-intensive process. Grist mills (mills that...

Mill renovation in progress

You may pass by Abbotts Mill and wonder what's going on. The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (owner of the historic...

Holly Tales

Normal holly fruiting branch One of the primary tributaries supplying Blair’s Pond is the Tantrough Branch. Much of that drainage is...

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