Southport, CT's Tide Mill from Millstone to Modern Day #southportct #history #waterfrontproperty Once a colonial tide-powered gristmill, the Tide Mill Building in Southport has served as a mill, tavern, and now a mixed-use office and residential space. Built in 1712 on what was known as Herdsman’s Island, it’s one of the area's oldest structures—rebuilt after British attacks and repurposed across centuries. Today, it blends historic charm with modern utility, overlooking scenic Southport Harbor.

Can you guess what Richmond's earliest industry was? You might be surprised to learn the answer is flour milling! This week on Collections Connections we're sharing a millstone from one of the largest and most successful milling operations in Richmond history. You can see this millstone on view now in our "This Is Richmond, Virginia" exhibition. 稜 | The Valentine | Facebook