The Phoenix Stone Cotton Mill - At the Forefront of America’s Industrial Revolution!
Explore the 1823 Phoenix Stone Cotton Mill with a tour of an interactive model bringing American ingenuity to life.
THE PHOENIX COTTON MILL
Built in 1823, the Phoenix Stone Cotton Mill was among Connecticut’s earliest textile mills. Powered by the Still River, its machinery transformed raw cotton into thread and then into woven cloth—connecting a small rural mill village to New England’s growing textile economy.
THE SCALE MODEL
Described by one museum curator as a “meticulous masterpiece,” this interactive 1/34 scale model brings the mill to life. The turning waterwheel, spinning shafts and belts, and a control panel that spotlights each machine and explains its function, combine to reveal how cotton was processed from bale to cloth. From a bird’s-eye view, the model offers a clear understanding of a cotton mill’s construction and operation. The scale model was created by Michael Yurkovic of Atomic Miniatures.
How You Can See the Mill Model
The Museum is located at 65 John Perry Road, a short walk or drive from Eastford Center.
Regular Museum Hours (June - October)
Second & Fourth Sundays 2:00 – 4:00 PM
First come, first served - Maximum 5 visitors at any time.
A Small Group Experience - By Appointment Only (June - October)
Saturday tours at 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, and 2:00 PM
Maximum 5 visitors per tour.
Please reserve your time slot(s) for Saturday Small Group Experience through our signup portal by clicking here or email: ehsarchives [at] gmail.com (ehsarchives[at]gmail[dot]com) - with names, and preferred date/time.