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
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.
The 1st Brigade Band
Ice Cream Social and Artists In The Park 12-3PM Ice cream and root beer floats will be served. The historic 1858 Beckman Mill grist mill will be in operation, the cooperage/museum and gift shop will also be open. Artists will be stationed throughout the park painting and interacting with guests. Some will have art for sale. Special painting kid’s activities will be held. There is no admission fee or charge for the treats, but donations are greatly appreciated.
FIRST BRIDGE BAND PERFORMANCE 3-4:30PM The band MAKES HISTORY LIVE by presenting period brass band music, performed on antique instruments. Attired in uniforms and gowns, the Band’s musicians, color guard, and costumed ladies take you back to the 1860’s; to that turbulent era known as the Civil War. A nostalgic portrayal of the atmosphere of days gone by is generated by a unique form of showmanship that blends the sights and sounds of the period with historical anecdotes.
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.
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.