Sunday, September 20 at 3:00 pm

The Potomac Mills Cement Mill in the Civil War

Battle of Shepherdstown Anniversary Talk and Annual SBPA Members Meeting​

Discussion By Dr. Mike Nickerson, President, SBPA

Help us CEMENT the future of our past! A Piece of History is Crumbling… and We Need Your Help.

Just downstream from Shepherdstown lies a hidden gem: the Shepherdstown Cement Mill.  First constructed in 1826 as Potomac Mills grist mill, this historic landmark began its groundbreaking cement operations in 1829.  It wasn’t just any mill — it was the largest natural cement mill of its time, renowned for producing high quality ‘hydraulic’ cement.  The Mill produced the cement that literally built our nation’s history thru the construction of the C&O Canal and landmark public structures in Washington, D.C. such as the Washington Monument.  It was a central feature during the Battle of Shepherdstown that included Union soldiers killed by friendly artillery fire.

General admission (no reservation required).

This event is presented by the Shepherdstown Battlefield Preservation Association, Inc (Shepherdstownbattlefield.org).

The Opera House doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Lobby, theater & restroom are wheelchair accessible.

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