MId-Atlantic Chapter of the Society for the Preservation of Old Mills

Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Society for the Preservation of Old Mills

The Society for the Preservation of Old Mills, SPOOM, is dedicated to preserving historic mills and educating individuals about the significance of the early American milling industry.
SPOOM offers people with an interest in early American industrial technology an avenue to learn, share knowledge, and create community with other people who share similar interests.

The SPOOM-MA Chapter carries out the SPOOM mission in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. We provide visibility and information on the mills in our region and help our members learn about and visit these mill sites.

Our website features information on regional public mills, as well as SPOOM-MA chapter activity, and data about the milling history of the U.S. Mid-Atlantic area. Our website provides a photo archive, historical information, and links to many sources of relevant mill information.

Spoom MidAtlantic.org strives to be the #1 resource for exploring historic mills in the Mid-Atlantic region. Please help us reach our goal by contributing to our database and frequenting our site.

View a Mid-Atlantic Mill Excursion by Steve Spring

Featured Mill Photos

Pierce Mill (above left on the masthead), the site of our March 2012 Chapter Meeting, is the last remaining mill within Washington DC.

Double Mills (above right) in Mardela Springs MD will host the fall chapter meeting August 17-18. Pouring a new foundation is the latest restoration project completed by the Friends Group on the 1770s era mill.

Announcements

The April 2012 SPOOM MA Newsletter is now posted

Minutes from March 24 Chapter Meeting now available

Suggestions for Mid-Atlantic Milling Day June 9 & 10 2012

Upcoming Chapter Meetings

Details of Spring 2012 Meeting at Pierce Mill, DC are now available

Fall 2012 Meeting will be held in August at Double Mills MD