Earth Day at Spocott Windmill & Village

Spocott Windmill joins forces with the Dorchester Citizens for Planned Growth (DCPG) to provide a day of environmental and historical cel ebration on Saturday, April 20, from 10am to 3pm. Watch the mill runnin g (weather permitting) and tour the buildings that are part of the comp lex including the Windmill, Adaline Wheatley House, Castle Haven Sch oolhouse, Blacksmith Shop, Country Store and Museum, and the partia lly renovated 19th Century Doctor’s Office.

Other ongoing activi ties during the day will include numerous activities for children in the old schoolhouse, food, and live music.

The day will also f eature the Arbor Day tree giveaway sponsored by the Dorchester Cou nty Forestry Board. The Spocott Windmill Foundation and DCPG will sponsor a horseshoe tournament for teams representing community service organizations. Any interested groups should email Beth Ann Lynch at beth5846@yahoo.com or call Fred Pomeroy at 410-22 8-8643.

Learn more about this fascinating gem of Dorcheste r heritage in this great Bay Journal story .

The Spocott Windmill complex is found 6 mil es west of Cambridge on Rt 343 at 1609 Hudson Rd., Camb ridge, MD 21613. Food, parking, restrooms, and a go od time will be available for all. There is no charge for admission. Inquiries can be directed to George an d Jackie Radcliffe at 410-228-7670 or via email at r adclifg@gmail.com.