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Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park

Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park

Outdoors in St Helena

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+1 707 963 22 363369 St Helena Hwy, St Helena, California 94574

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3369 St Helena Hwy, St Helena, California 94574

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Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park, in the northern heart of the Napa Valley, offers an authentic peek into Californians’ rural heritage. Built in 1846 by Edward Turner Bale, this fully restored water-powered grist mill is now managed by the Napa Open Space District. The Bale Grist Mill is in full operation and is open for demonstrations/tours on weekends and some holiday Mondays. Various community events are held at the mill including a pancake breakfast in May, Harvest Dinner in August, Fiesta en el Molino Bale in September, Old Mill Days in October and a Pioneer Christmas in December. Tours generally last 45 minutes and start at 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM. Fee: $8- Adults $3- Under 18 yr Free- Under 6 yr

Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Hours

Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
10 AM to 4 PM
Sunday
10 AM to 4 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed

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