Interested in historical archaeology and excavations?

Did you know there is a mystery at Durham Gristmill? A 300-year-old mystery that could only be solved through archaeology.

Join Archaeologist and educator Matthew Bielecki from Stony Hill Archaeological Research, LLC and Bucks County Community College’s Archaeological Technician Training Program as he discusses the recent archaeological investigation at the mill, the challenges of locating the original 1727 Iron Furnace, and his team’s discoveries. This investigation reaffirms why this stie is so important to the early industrial story of America.

He will also bring a small collection of period artifacts for the public to view.

The event will be held at the Gristmill on Sunday June 14th at 2:00pm!

DHS Board meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month – ALL are welcome to attend.

2026 Calendar Schedule for monthly board meetings: January 27, February 24, March 24, April 28, May 26, June 23, July 28, August 25, September 22, October 27, November 24 and December 22

All board meetings are held at the Durham Community Building in the Township Meeting Room at 7:00pm.

Come see us at Durham Community Day at the historic Durham Grist Mill in Durham Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Main events include tours the historic 1820 Durham (William & Jane Long) Grist Mill and even learning to make a Colonial-style broom.

Event at the Durham Grist Mill

Saturday, October 14th 1:00-4:00pm

955 Durham Road, Durham, Bucks County, Pennsylvania 18039

Saturday, June 27: 10am to 2pm

Address: 955 Durham Road, Durham, PA 18039

Come down and tour the historic 1820 Durham Grist Mill also known as the William & Jane Long Grill Mill of Durham Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The mill was on the ruins of the 1726 Durham Iron Furnace run at one time by signer of the Declaration of Independence, George Taylor. Taylor was also a supplier of valuable goods as well as shot and shell used by gen. Washington’s Continental army in the Revolutionary War. The site is home to a replica of a Durham boat, used for transporting goods and famously “confiscated” by Gen. Washington for his Delaware River crossing. The grist mill remains largely unchanged since its closing in 1967 with much of its original machinery remaining within its walls.

Come and hear about the “Durham Meeting Minutes from 1728” Presented by Historian, Professional Land surveyor and Licensed civil engineer, David Bretz PE, PLS.

The event will be held at the Durham Mill by the Durham Historical Society.

Sunday, July 26th at 2:00pm