Historic Anderson Mill

07/22/2026

Many thanks to Grace and her amazing crew! Really appreciate the hard work in very tough weather today! Our landscaping needs are vast! Looking forward to your next visit!

07/20/2026

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08/08/2025

How Millstones are made!

Dive into Earth Uncovered’s Full Immersion History short from 1966! Watch stone masons in Niedermendig skillfully craft a basalt millstone by hand, a centuri...

12/14/2024

Rodeo cowboy “Dusky Deamon” Bill Pickett was born in Williamson County on December 5, 1870. After leaving school at a young age to work as a ranch hand, Pickett developed the technique of "bulldogging." This method involved biting a steer's lip and wrestling it to the ground, inspired by observing herding dogs.

Pickett and his brothers established the Pickett Brothers Bronco Busters and Rough Riders Association, showcasing their skills. In 1905, he joined the renowned 101 Ranch Wild West Show, becoming a star performer. Pickett's fame led to his appearance in early motion pictures, including the 1921 film "The Bull-Dogger."

In 1971, he became the first African American inducted into the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum’s Rodeo Hall of Fame. A Texas historical marker commemorating his life was dedicated in Taylor’s Heritage Square in 1992, and a prominent statue of Pickett stands at the Fort Worth Stockyards.

📸: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

10/23/2024

We are open for tours Sunday, Oct.27th 2-5 pm. Our all volunteer club preserves a replica of the Anderson Mill 1850-1890. Miss Minnie's mill powered by the hand built 16ft water wheel demonstrates 19th century technology that ground corn and gunpowder in the days before electricity. The pioneer museum demonstrates many of the home crafts of the 1850-1890 time period. The Quilters will be displaying many quilts each with a story to tell.
~ https://www.andersonsmill.org/
13974 FM2769 Volente TX

05/22/2024

The Historic Anderson Mill is open for visitors Sunday 5/26/24.
2-5pm.
13974 FM2769 Volente TX
See the Mill and Museum during our regular fourth Sunday event.
Featuring pioneer crafts...Corn Grinding, Cotton Spinning, pioneer toys, quilting.
We are an all volunteer club preserving the history of the Anderson Mill for the past 68 years. We are open to the public the fourth Sunday afternoon 2-5.
Members meet for second Thursday luncheon at noon. Guests are welcome.
We offer many volunteer opportunities. Contact [email protected]

03/24/2024

A new song about our Mill! Thanks Rick!

A tune written by Rick Carlos.

03/17/2024

Watching Paul Driver at the Live Oak Listening Room in Nacogdoches, TX.

03/16/2024

Join Us for our 4th Sunday Opening!