Glen Mills

The old mills gave the area its name and its character. Workhorses in a pre-industrial age, the 19th-century “Glen Mills” churned out paper ideal for the printing of U.S. Treasury bonds and notes critical to the country’s financial stability in the wake of the Civil War. At the beginning of the previous century, the newly built Newlin Grist Mill drew its power from Chester Creek and transformed raw grain into edible foodstuff without harmful byproducts to foul the water. It was man harnessing nature, in the service of both.

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Glen Mills Articles

	Divine Cakes' Kristin Peri Leaves Court for Dessert The successful Glen Mills lawyer and trial-judge hopeful finds fulfillment in her second career as cake decorator and baker. By Tara Behan
	Bright Colors are Spring Fashion's Must-Haves Coral, lime and other vibrant hues are heavy hitters for this season's clothing and accessories. Photos by Jared Castaldi
	Picking the Main Line's Best Breakfasts (and Brunches) By Hobart Rowland

Glen Mills Events

• Community Arts Center's Designer Show House
  

  DESIGNER  SHOW HOUSE  TO  OPEN  MAY  2 – The rooms of this beautiful old farmhouse in...

• Gardening Class for Children
  

  The garden is waiting for all of the little hands to get busy digging, sowing and watering the tender little seedlings that will soon emerge....

• Art & Nature Class for Children
  

  We will discover spring as nature slowly awakens from its winter slumber. Your child will explore natural materials including young spring...

• American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure
  

  The Greater Philadelphia TourdeCure® is one of the area’s premier cycling events, gathering everyone from recreational riders to...

• LANKENAU MEDICAL CENTER GOLF INVITATIONAL
  

  The Women’s Board of Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood will hold its 21st annual Golf Invitational at  the challenging and award-winning...

• Christine Shirley Trunk Show
  Spend an afternoon in the garden while sipping on spritzers and snacking on tea sandwiches. Christine Shirley will be hosting an exclusive trunk...
• Glenmorangie Scotch Dinner
  

  Join us for a 5 course menu paired with Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch and Moet & Casa Lapostolle Wines. We have invited a speaker to discuss...

• Summer Camp
  

  Our camps offer a combination of nature, gardening, art and cooking activities that keep children engaged and ensure that they are having a...