Our Mission:

To preserve and restore Ben's Mill for all visitors, serving as an institution for education, interpretation and a museum of living history.

Our regular season is now over at Ben's Mill.  Appointments may be made by emailing the address at right, although the building is not heated.  We had a very successful summer including a Hammer-In, Woodworking Demo Weekend and finally the Ducky Derby.  We look forward to your visit next summer.  We will open weekends from May 27 to October 6.



Hours & Contact:

Open weekends 11AM - 3PM 
May 27 to  October 7
2236 West Barnet Road, Barnet,VT
Email: bensmill1872@gmail.com

Events News

The Restoration.

The restoration of Ben's Mill started in 2000 and is continuing today.


A major event of 2009 was the construction of the new penstock. The actual construction of the penstock followed a great deal of work involving the cradles to hold the penstock and their footings as well as many hours of planning.
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About Ben's Mill

At the geographic center of Barnet, on the Stevens River, is Ben Thresher s Mill. The mill dates to 1872 and includes a woodworking shop that first specialized in wagon wheels and bodies, then in stone boats and other working sleds, and finally truck bodies and water tubs for cows. An adjacent blacksmith's forge allowed related metal work. A third section of the structure houses a hydraulic apple cider press.
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HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Please Join Us!


Become a member of Ben's Mills and help continue to preserve and improve this unique educational resource.

Receive Ben's Mill Workings, published 2-3 times a year and contains the latest news of the mill and feature articles on its history, machines and whatever else strikes our fancy

ANNUAL DUES:
  • REGULAR MEMBER - $25.00
  • STUDENT MEMBER - $10.00
  • PATRON MEMBER - $100.00
  • LIFETIME MEMBER - $1000.00
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Shop In Our Store!


Shop at our online store for quality hats and tees and help spread the word for Ben's Mill.

A professionally created DVD of Ben Thresher demonstrating his skills at the mill is available.

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Testimonials

“One of the gems for New England history and innovation. Water power, belts and pulleys. Not to mention the passionate dedicated board who keep this place going for all to see.
Andy Mosedale
“Everyone with any history interest needs to make a trip here to see history upfront and personal, Love it. We all need to Support this group as well.”
Dale Johnson
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