Welcome to Beckman Mill!
Beckman Mill is located at Beckman Mill County Park, 6 miles west of Beloit, Wisconsin. On the grounds of the 50-acre county park you will see an authentically restored 1868 grist mill, a new dam, mill pond,fish ladder, foot bridge, saw mill display, 1840s cooperage, visitor center, gift shop, creamery, blacksmith shop, picnic shelter, vintage garden, nature trail and more.
The showpiece of the park is the Beckman Mill, the restoration of which was completed in 1997 by the Friends of Beckman Mill’s volunteer work crew. It is operational with power being supplied by its original 1860s water driven Leffel turbine. In the event alternate power is needed, the mill can be operated by its vintage two-cylinder gasoline engine.
The mill was built shortly after the Civil War by millwright William Howe of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. In 1882 it was acquired by August Beckmann who had previously operated mills in nearby Juda and Hanover. The mill was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
We invite you to come visit us!
Beckman Mill County Park is open year round to the public. The mill is open on Saturdays and Sundays, 1-4pm, May-October.
Upcoming Events
This event begins the touring season for the historic 1858 Beckman Mill grist mill. Grinding demonstrations, tours of the Cooperage/Museum and opening of the gift shop. New this year will be a blacksmith workshop for visitors to take part in. Chili served with corn muffins made from the corn ground at the mill, soda, water, and desserts will be available for purchase. No admission charge, but donations are greatly appreciated.
Mill tours are offered on Saturdays and Sundays, May through October from 1-4 p.m. or tours can be arranged by appointment. Beckman Mill County Park is located six miles west of Beloit at 11600 S. County Road H. For more information, call 608-751-1551 or email to: [email protected].
We’re open for tours Saturday and Sunday, 1pm-4pm, May through the end of October.
On the 1st Sat of each month we have Corn Grinding and Blacksmith Demonstrations.
We’re open for tours Saturday and Sunday, 1pm-4pm, May through the end of October.
On the 1st Sat of each month we have Corn Grinding and Blacksmith Demonstrations.
We’re open for tours Saturday and Sunday, 1pm-4pm, May through the end of October.
On the 1st Sat of each month we have Corn Grinding and Blacksmith Demonstrations.
We’re open for tours Saturday and Sunday, 1pm-4pm, May through the end of October.
On the 1st Sat of each month we have Corn Grinding and Blacksmith Demonstrations.
We’re open for tours Saturday and Sunday, 1pm-4pm, May through the end of October.
On the 1st Sat of each month we have Corn Grinding and Blacksmith Demonstrations.