Stony Brook Grist Mill and Museum

Stony Brook Gristmill and Museum

Built in 1873, using recycled wood from a local saltworks, the Stony Brook Gristmill is open Saturdays in July and August from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Admission is free. Fresh cornmeal is available for purchase. The stream flowing from the mill pond is also a popular attraction in the spring during the herring run.

The mill has been owned by the town of Brewster, Massachusetts since 1940. The gristmill and museum is staffed by volunteers. To learn more about this gristmill/museum, visit
their website:
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Brewster MA - Beautiful Sights & Landmarks

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See why you should live or own a vacation home in this tranquil town on Cape Cod. Brewster MA It is conveniently located near the center of Cape Cod, with easy access to Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound and the Atlantic beaches of the National Seashore. With an abundance of open space made up of both beaches and forest, it also offers the convenience of being close to lots of shopping in the nearby towns of Orleans and Dennis.

Brewster protects its rural character through its by-laws and sign codes. Over one third of its land is protected, and it boasts the best drinking water on Cape Cod. Established in 1803, the town encompasses approximately twenty three square miles, with 24 ponds larger than 10 acres in size. The year-round population of 9,800 grows to about 25,000 during the summer season.

Located on the bay side, this town is known for its many beaches with vast tidal flats which make it a beachcomber’s paradise. It is also home to Nickerson State Park – the Cape’s largest state forest where there are fresh water ponds for swimming and canoeing, as well as hiking and biking trails. The Cape Cod Rail Trail runs through Brewster and links up to Nickerson’s trail network. It also features two renowned golf courses: the Ocean Edge Golf Club – the Cape’s only Nicklaus Design course, and the Captains Golf Course – the Cape’s premier public golf course facility. It is also home to the herring run at Stony Brook Grist Mill (take a look at our Stony Brook Grist Mill video) , the playground at Drummer Boy Park, the fabulous Brewster Ladies Library, and the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History with its 400 acres of bayside nature trails.

Stony Brook Factory Village Gristmill, Brewster, Cape Cod MA

The Stony Brook Gristmill was in the heart of Factory Village in Brewster.

Learn a bit of history with Vincent Pivnicny of William Raveis Real Estate, Yarmouth Port.

Vince is not just a REALTOR®, but a student and teacher of history. If you want to learn more about Brewster Real Estate or talk history, you can reach Vincent at 617-947-3397 or visit his website at



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Stony Brook Herring Run Brewster Ma.

Brewster is in Bloom and everyone is looking forward to witnessing the migration of the herring at the Stony Brook herring run. In 2017 while looking for the first sign of the herring migrating, We found the white sided sucker fish spawning before the herring arrived. Here is the link to that video:



This Video is of the herring running along side the sucker fish at the Brewster Herring run. Along with aerial views from Cape Cod Bay to Lower Mill Pond. The last leg of the herring's relentless migration.

A Tank Away: Brewster, MA

Brewster, Massachusetts is a place where you can kick back and do nothing – or polish your golf and tennis game, ride the rail trail, visit an oyster farm, and dine by the roadside or on a rooftop.