The Union Mills Homestead is a historic landmark located seven miles north of Westminster, Maryland, and 17 miles south of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Tours of the main house, blacksmith shop and functioning grist mill offer a step into its cultural and Civil War history.
There is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the stories that make this historical location so interesting. Union Mills was built in 1797 by two brothers who combined their resources and respective skills in a venture involving the construction of two mills: a grist mill and a saw mill. The union of the two mills inspired the name “Union Mills.” In addition to the mills, the business included a tannery and a variety of supporting trades, including a blacksmith shop, cooper’s shop (where they made barrels) and wheelwright.
If you are so moved, you could plan a wedding or other event here. Join them for the various events (a civil war encampment; a flower and plant market; festivals and more) that occur throughout the year.