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Sutherland Steam Mill Museum

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Record #: COL0243
Last Modified: 02 Jul 2020
Last Full Update: 02 Jul 2020

Location

Located In Denmark
Where To Find Us
Sutherland Steam Mill Museum
3169 Highway 326
Denmark, NS B0K 1V0
Areas Served Nova Scotia

Contact

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Website sutherlandsteammill.novascotia.ca
E-Mail darrell.burke@novascotia.ca
Phone 902-657-3365
Contact Darrell Burke, Site Manager

Description & Services

Information The Sutherland Steam Mill Museum is an 1894 saw mill, and is for anyone who loves mechanical and innovative things. Nova Scotian ingenuity created a mill that was once powered by steam, and could turn out four times as much lumber as a water-powered one! For nearly 70 years, Alexander Sutherland and his family produced carriages, sleds, windows, and fancy gingerbread trim, which were shipped on the old railway line beside the mill. Visitors can see many examples of the Sutherlands’ resourcefulness throughout the mill. Rain barrels on the roof provided fire protection, a bathtub was used for soaking shingles and recycled cream separator was converted into a band-saw. See demonstrations of how power was transferred through belts and pulleys, while enjoying hands-on exhibits.
Hours Wednesday to Sunday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 
Closed Monday & Tuesday
Dates July 1st to end of September, 2020

Special Information

Tags Classes/courses ; Cultural ; Family-friendly ; Fundy Connect ; Museum ; Recreation Categories