THE FUTURE OF JERUSALEM MILL IS CURRENTLY AT STAKE. You can help save it! Please attend a Public Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, October 1st at 7:00 pm. SEE ALL THE DETAILS BELOW:
Public Town Hall Meeting
Thursday, October 1st @ 7:00 pm
Cook Auditorium
Mountain Christian Church
1824 Mountain Road
Joppa, Maryland 21085
Learn More Below:
A Short History…
Jerusalem Mill Village has been preserved and maintained over the last 40 years by Friends of Jerusalem Mill (FOJM), an all-volunteer non-profit charity. The State of Maryland long ago recognized that it did not have the resources to provide the preservation and maintenance needed, and several buildings were falling into ruin when FOJM stepped in. FOJM has poured millions of hard-won fundraising dollars into the village and has provided hundreds of thousands of volunteer hours that have allowed this historic treasure to be a benefit to all citizens of Maryland… and beyond.
What is happening now…
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now attempting to terminate a current agreement that allows us to lease this land and preserve and maintain the village. The new agreement that they are pressuring us to sign would effectively end our lease and transfer the preservation and maintenance of the village over to them.
Why this is a mistake…
The DNR does not have the staff or resources to keep the village alive. Look at the evidence: Other state-owned historical properties are either in current states of decay and/or not open to the public. Also, according to the new agreement, any funds raised by the DNR by using village buildings would not be guarenteed to go towards the preservation of the village, but instead could be used to fund other projects anywhere in the state. In addition, the new agreement could give the DNR access to FOJM’s finanacial assests, to be used anywhere in the 18,000-acre park.
Don’t let Jerusalem Mill fall into dilapidation and ruin AGAIN! You can help keep it open for the benefit of all.
WHAT WE ARE ASKING YOU TO DO:
Attend the Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, October 1st, 7:00 pm at Mountain Christian Church in the Cook Auditorium at 1824 Mountain Road, Joppa, MD 21085
Contact the Governor’s Office and share your thoughts on what is in the best interest of Maryland taxpayers and this historic village:
Governor Wes Moore
Office of the Governor
100 State Circle
Annapolis, MD 21401
Copy the line to this page and send to a friend or an organization that cares about history, education, community preservation and the environment. The more concerned citizens who give their voice, the better.
Please read the official statement and the invitation to this Town Hall Meeting, written by our Board of Directors. It contains more detailed information on every aspect of this situation. PLEASE CLICK HERE.
Welcome to the Historic Jerusalem Mill Village.
The village began taking shape before Harford County was established, and even before there was a United States of America. Today, the village still includes the Grist Mill, Miller’s House, Blacksmith Forge, Tenant House, McCourtney’s General Store, Jerusalem Mansion, Bank Barn, Springhouse, two-story Smokehouse/Dairy, and another residence. The Jericho Covered Bridge is located adjacent to the village. All of the buildings were built in the 1700s or 1800s, and are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
The Friends of Jerusalem Mill is delighted to invite you to come and explore the past through living history; see our preservation of historical architecture and participate in the role that history plays in understanding the human experience.
Our Beginning
Our story began in 1772, when Lee’s Merchant Mill opened for business on the north bank of the Little Gunpowder Falls. Through time, the mill became the centerpiece of a small Quaker village, and the business evolved from grinding the area’s grain to serving more of the local farming community’s needs.
Historic Preservation
Pursuing our mission to preserve the Historic Jerusalem Mill Village for the enjoyment of generations to come, Friends of Jerusalem Mill (FOJM) has worked closely with our partners to restore, reconstruct, preserve and maintain all of the buildings in the Village, to include the adjacent covered bridge.
Living History
As a nearly intact mill village from the 1770s, Jerusalem is a perfect setting for living history interpretation and storytelling.
Thank You To Our Sponsors!
We are sincerely grateful to our sponsors for their generosity, enthusiasm, and belief in our mission! We encourage all of our visitors to patronize our sponsors’ quality services and products. For more information about our sponsors or to become a sponsor, please click here.
Brightview Senior Living – Perry Hall
Resort style senior living and premium care.
Welch Mechanical Designs, LLC
Custom optomechanical engineering.
Councilman David Marks
Baltimore County Councilman
Lassahn Funeral Home
Serving Families of Maryland for Over 160 Years
Quattlebaum Services, LLC
Software development services.
Handwerger, Cardegna, Funkhouser and Lurman, P.A.
Full-service accounting firm.
G & M Automotive
Complete & Reliable Automotive Service & Repair
Kingsville Auto Repair
Locally owned and operated for 30 years
Harry & Scott Sanders/Long & Foster Real Estate
One of the top producing teams in Maryland
Delegate Kathy Szeliga
Maryland State Delegate, Baltimore County
Delegate Ryan Nawrocki
Maryland State Delegate, Baltimore County
From 18th and 19th century living history to outdoor concerts, vintage baseball, jousting, and more, historic Jerusalem Mill Village offers a fascinating look at the past in fun ways.
Then and Now. The buildings of Jerusalem Mill
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
historicjerusalemmill@gmail.com
Phone
(410) 877-3560