History
The Jamestown Windmill, built in 1787, ceased operation in 1896. For several years it stood derelict, subject to weather and vandalism. In 1904, a group of Jamestowners formed the Jamestown Windmill Association and raised the money to buy and repair the mill. Members of the Windmill Association and others joined together in 1912 to incorporate as the Jamestown Historical Society. In the years that followed, the Windmill was fully restored and today it is maintained by the society and open to the public on summer weekends and on request.
Specialties
Maintain the Museum, the Windmill, the Meetinghouse, and the Conanicut Battery. Preserve the Society's collection of documents, photographs, and artifacts.