Restore a 300-Year-Old Mill for America’s 250 and Beyond

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Newsletter from the Mill at Anselma
January 26, 2026

Dear Friends of the Mill at Anselma,

The Mill at Anselma has been part of our community for generations. Operated and maintained entirely by dedicated volunteers, it is a working historic mill, not just a museum.

Time and use have taken their toll. Critical repairs are now needed to keep the mill’s gear operations running correctly. Each visit from a specialized repair technician costs about $10,000, making these repairs a major but necessary investment.

Throughout the year, we faced several unexpected pauses in production, all of which were eventually traced back to this beam. Because it sat beneath a metal component, the rot remained completely hidden, making the issue difficult to identify. After three visits from a specialized millwright engineer, the true source was finally uncovered. While frustrating at the time, this discovery allowed us to address the root cause and take the right steps to protect the mill for the future.

We have launched a GoFundMe campaign with a goal of $100,000 to repair and restore the mill’s gear system and ensure it continues to operate safely for visitors, now and for generations to come, especially as we prepare for America’s 250th anniversary in 2026.

Your support matters. Every donation helps keep history alive, moving, and educational.

Please consider making a contribution today to help preserve this working piece of history:

If a financial contribution is not possible right now, please consider sharing this fundraiser with your network. Your support in spreading the word helps us reach the right audience and means more than you know.

Thank you for being part of our community and for helping us keep the Mill at Anselma running.

With gratitude,

The Mill at Anselma Preservation and Educational Trust, Inc.

Legal Disclosure: The Mill at Anselma Preservation and Educational Trust, Inc. is a Pennsylvania-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Registration does not imply endorsement.