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Caroline County historical society urges county help to open Winchester Mill site to visitors
Summary
Preservationists with the Caroline County Historical Society asked commissioners to partner on modest improvements at Winchester Mill and nearby historical sites to boost tourism, protect resources tied to the Underground Railroad and create a small, sustainable revenue stream for maintenance.
Mickey McRae, representing the Caroline County Historical Society, told the Caroline County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 28 that the society wants to work with the county to make the Winchester Mill property — roughly 14 acres — more accessible to visitors and school groups.
McRae said the restored mill and related properties around Preston contain documented Underground Railroad sites, including the Leverton dwelling, and that modest investments — such as moving a fence to permit parking, signage, charging stations and an organized donation program — could increase visitation without altering farmland or infrastructure. “We have the ability there to interpret our county,” McRae said, and suggested a $5–$10 daily donation…
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