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Jenney Grist Mill Tours of Plymouth

48 Summer Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
508-747-4544
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Where the corn is ground.
The Jenney Grist Mill
Ground corn! What do they do that for?
Grist mill
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Ranked #1 of 28 attractions in Plymouth
5.0 of 5 stars 95 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, History Museums
Owner description: Historic Plymouth Tours. Meet Leo the Miller on all our tours. As our Director of Education Leo creates and conducts all of our tours. Pilgrim John...... more » Owner description: Historic Plymouth Tours. Meet Leo the Miller on all our tours. As our Director of Education Leo creates and conducts all of our tours. Pilgrim John Jenney's Museum Tour: Pilgrim John Jenney’s mill launched the beginning of industry, free trade, and capitalism in our country. Meet the miller, dressed in period clothing, who will take you back in time as he tells stories of struggles, survival, and faith that set the cornerstones of our country. Here you will learn about the relationship between the Pilgrims and Natives, the development of tools from the very simple to a complex machine like the gristmill. Visit mid April to mid May and see thousands of river herring migrate up Town Brook on the way to spawn. 30 minute guided tour. Discover Plymouth's History - a Walking Tour: Meet Leo the Miller and hear about the people, places, and events that shaped the beginning of our country as you walk through the historic district of Plymouth. Forefathers Monument Tour: Located on a hill in historic Plymouth, this hidden gem is the largest free standing solid granite monument in our country. Don’t just drive by! Come learn what each of the five statues represents and hear the history of the Pilgrim’s all in one spot. Tours begin at the historic Jenney House on Summer Street. Visit our website for more information. Reservations required. « less
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Reading, PA
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Leo the Miller is excellent.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Leo knows how to talk to kids as well as grown-ups. He is an extremely knowledgeable historian who will take you beyond stereotypes in a thought-provoking and entertaining way. Our kids thought it was a lot of fun and the adults felt like they had learned a lot - a perfect balance. The shop is very small although stocked with... More

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“They lost the lease so the tour is around the mill not inside.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
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Great character acting with interesting stories. You can only see the outside of the mill because the operator lost their lease. I still recommend the tour. More

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buzzards bay
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“A True Blessing!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

I highly recommend this experience of the Jenny House Museum and the Forefathers Monument tour with Leo Martin. You will be truly blessed. See the movie/documentary "MONUMENTAL". It says it all. More

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Seekonk, MA
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42 reviews 42 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Jenney Grist Mill”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

We didn't do the tour but we did visit Jenney Grist Mill. The Mill & Area is Beautiful! The inside was closed when we went. More

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Northbridge, Massachusetts
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great tour of Plymouth”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012
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We had a fantastic tour of Plymouth. Leo and his wife were very accommodating. Since spring seems to be their off season we were the only ones on the tour. Great information and fun for all ages! More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Very fun”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012
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We went to the mill and it was closed but the area is so beautiful and clean that we walked around More

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“Best tour in Plymouth!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

We took the historical walking tour today. A wonderful way to gain the most historical information from a trip to historic Plymouth. Leo the Miller is a fantastic tour guide. Very interesting, extremely worthwhile. We toured the Mill in the fall and this time returned to share the experience with my parents. A must see tour and a guide well... More

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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“WOW!!!!!!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

This tour is the best. the miller takes you all over downtown Plymouth and if you don't know what you need to about Plymouth when you are through, you weren't listening! More

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Madisonville KY
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“Jenney Grist Mill tour was incredible!! It was history brought to life!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012
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Metting Leo the Miller (and his wife) was incredible.Their amount of historical knowledge was very impressive. The walking tour was a steady paced, history packed, fun and enlightening event! Along the tour Leo pointed out various points of interest but more than that he talked about them with passion and conviction, bringing history to life!! I don't recall how long... More

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Bourne, Massachusetts
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Historic setting in an historic town.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012
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Beautifully restored mill. Like most of the attractions in Plymouth the tour is brief. More

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