spocott windmill

Robsy1965

I live very close to the windmill and drive past it daily. After close to 16 years it has yet to lose its appeal and fascination. There are several buildings on the property and they are all open to the public 24/7, 365! The general store building is NOT open regularly, as it houses a lot of memorabilia that belonged to and about Senator Radcliffe. There is a tenament house, a school house, the windmill, and a blacksmith's buidling, as well as a doctor's office. All the buildings are from the neighboring area and have been brought together at this location to showcase what life was like in the Neck District years ago. It is fascinating and fun. Twice a year the cloths are put on the windmill paddles and they grind corn and give instructional tours. Just a neat little spot to visit for an hour or two.

vendetta_vixxen

Ive been under a couple of times to photograph the caretakers home and school house. Both have been open to the public whenever I just show up My 11yo always seems to enjoy the trip and its well preserved

TryppAdams

I will just say that I may have been a little underwhelmed but also not sure what I was expecting. If you are in the area, makes for a great stop to see a little history.

BikeLike

Just a few buildings plus the well-kept, historic windmill. Very impressed about how well the windmill has been maintained with very little monetary contributions. Those who do it must love the history. The house and schoolhouse are extremely rustic and no-frills … but you get a feeling of how it was many years ago. Well done!

NormS187

Okay, we live nearby and we know the owners, so maybe we're biased, but I love the old windmill and the other buildings transplanted here to give a feeling of what life was like in the Neck District during the eighteenth and nineteenth century Eastern Shore. The best times to visit are on Earth Day in the spring and on Apple Festival weekend in the fall...at those times all the buildings are open, the sails are on the windmill, and interpretive talks are given by local Native Americans and by the descendants of some of the long-time resident families of Dorchester County. Additionally, bluegrass and country bands play on those two weekends.Even if the buildings aren't open, this locale is very photogenic at all times of the year and a must see locale especially during our rare winter storms. (You know what the say, "It never snows on the Eastern Shore!" which is true about 90% of the time...grin.)

JosieMaeR

It is a cute spot and an interesting historical footnote. I don't know if you can go up and look closely at the windmill. There is a plaque on the side of the road giving some information and the windmill looks like it is in somebody's back yard. It was not a bad to go and see the windmill. It is just fairly desolate, and not something you need to plan much time at all to do.

902davidh902

We found this place listed in a guidebook at our motel, and it fit with our exploring travel plans for the day. This is a restored and/or transplanted set of buildings -- a one-room schoolhouse, the windmill, a store and an old cottage. We enjoyed the one-room schoolhouse the most, especially as my wife is a retired teacher. There were all kinds of old books, blackboards, the old fireplace, teacher's and couple of student's desks. The cottage was OK. The windmill was just to look at as the stairs going up were blocked and locked. The store was also locked. No guidebooks or anything. If you are in the neighborhood and this type of thing appeals to you, go ahead and stop. But not worth a special trip to see it. Best thing is the cost -- free!

BetsyM771

The simplicity is striking. Absolutely fantastic for anyone who enjoys history--or the lines of beautiful architecture and craftsmen. Built by the families of some of the best boat builders of the Chesapeake Bay! It shows!

jamoke

If you are interested in history or have young children it is worthwhile. The little school house and small house are all very interesting to see. My kids love it every time we stop by. It's like going back in time.

JennyMadison_MD

It's just a windmill in a field. Not particularly worth any special trip. Wouldn't go out of the way to see it.

global2AlbanyNY

Self-guided tour of a windmill that was relocated to the area. Several outbuildings in which you can enter and look around (watch out for bees!) There are some interpretive signs and brochures. Windmill and general store were closed during this visit, but a worthwhile stop. Donations requested - no fee.

lovesfood93

Traveled to this location on the advice my an old man on a bicycle. Great for local history buffs. Really beautiful.

kcmorty

A quick, yet historic visit. There is an old school building there, as well as a house, both of which you can walk through. The windmill is huge!

frager42

My family and I were on a week trip in Cambridge when we heard of this wind mill. After driving through very pretty country, you arrive at the windmill. It is about a half mile father down the road than where this website says it is. Keep driving, you will find it. The old school building is great and walking through it is very fun! The old tennant house gives you great perspective on what it was like to live during the time period. Overall, a very interesting side trip and well worth the 25 minutes it takes to get there from the Hyatt in Cambridge!