Eight water-powered mills once lined the banks of the Gunpowder River. Mill number four, known as Jerusalem Mill, remains the showcase of this living-history village today. We’ll take a private tour of the mill, built in 1772, and the surrounding village, including the miller’s house, blacksmith forge, tenant house, McCourtney’s General Store, Jerusalem Mansion, bank barn, springhouse, two-story smokehouse and dairy, and another residence, all listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
We will combine our tour with a walk along Gunpowder Falls to the Jericho Covered Bridge, about .6 miles away. It’s the only remaining covered bridge in Baltimore and Harford counties. and one of only three remaining functioning covered bridges in Maryland. We may see herons, pileated woodpeckers, and eagles, plus other birds along the way. Bring lunch, if you’d like, and we can picnic when we’re finished.
Our tour guide, Rich Albright, is the curator of Friends of Jerusalem Mill and will share stories about the mill’s role in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, the importance of the mill in the county’s development, and Harford County’s first female doctor, who lived in the village.
- Our meeting location can be found in your registration confirmation email when payment is complete.
- Watch for additional details in a welcome email a few days before the date.
- Dress according to the weather. Layers of clothing work best. Include a hat for sun protection.
- Wear sturdy closed-toe hiking or athletic shoes with non-slip soles that can safely handle slippery surfaces.
- Bring water, snacks, sunblock, bug spray, and a camera with accessories.
- Bring binoculars and a hand lens or loupe for birding or looking at details if you have them.
- Bring a first aid kit for your personal use.
- No pets, please.
- All events are held rain or shine. If any event is cancelled due to severe weather or a weather emergency, you will receive an email or text the day before. If you do not receive a weather-related email, the trip will proceed as planned.
Payment and Cancellation Policy: Payment is due online at the time of registration. Cancellations made seven or more days in advance of the event will receive a refund minus a 5% processing fee. Cancellations made within seven days of the event will not receive a refund. Events and field trips with fees of $10 or less are not refundable at any time unless canceled by NHSM. NHSM retains the right to update or change these requirements at any time.
For questions, please email Jayne at JAsh@marylandnature.org.
