Executive director appointed

Katherine Lovell will head the national landmark

WEST PIKELAND >> Katherine Lovell joins The Mill At Anselma as executive director overseeing operations and development for the trust.

During the past eight years she has worked as the development director for Bridge of Hope Lancaster and Chester counties, an organization providing services to homeless single women and their children, and as the marketing and public relations manager for the Downingtown Public Library.

The trustees noted her skills in grant-writing, developing corporate and foundation partnerships, social media and event planning.

“Kathy will bring a renewed strength to the Mill’s fundraising efforts through her proven development skills,” said Steve Rhoads, president of the board of trustees. “The trustees are looking forward

to working with Kathy.”

Lovell also volunteered her time with the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce. She is an active volunteer with the Brandywine Health Foundation and Bates College. She earned her B.A. from Bates College and master’s in business administration from Babson College.

“I am honored to join the great team managing the Mill and look forward to welcoming our many guests who value its history and display of evolving technology, and the chance to experience a fully operational grist,” Lovell said.

The Mill at Anselma Preservation and Education Trust, Inc. provided the following information:

The Mill began operations in 1747 and was restored to production status in 2004. It stands as the most complete known example of a custom grain mill in the United States. It illustrates the impact of changing technology on the mill industry over the course of three centuries, and celebrates Chester County’s pivotal role as the breadbasket of colonial America. The Mill at Anselma Preservation and Educational Trust is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of this local treasure for the present and future enjoyment of families and scholars alike. It is the Mill’s vision to create an innovative historical resource that brings Chester County’s rich industrial and agricultural history to life in ways that are meaningful for today’s and future generations.

On the National Historic Register since 1973, the Mill at Anselma received the prestigious recognition as a National Historic Landmark in April 2005. This is the highest level of historical significance recognized by the National Park Service, and The Mill at Anselma is the only custom grist mill in the United States to be so honored.

The Mill at Anselma operates under the nonprofit Mill at Anselma Preservation and Educational Trust, an IRS approved nonprofit corporation located in West Pikeland Township along Route 401 (Conestoga Road) between Route 113 (Kimberton Road) and Byers Road.

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SUBMITTED PHOTO Katherine Lovell joins The Mill At Anselma as executive director, overseeing operations and development for the trust.