Lando Manetta Mills History Center

The Lando-Manetta Mills History Center (LMMHC) is dedicated to offering a free and family-friendly environment where residents and visitors can explore the rich history of eastern Chester County. While focusing on the legacy of Manetta Mills, the museum also highlights significant historical periods, including the Native American era, the Pre-Revolutionary and Revolutionary War periods, and the early Industrial Age.

The mill village of Lando has experienced over 245 years of history. Known as Walker's Mill during the American Revolution, the grist mill and surrounding area hosted British troops during the summer of 1780. Later known as White's Mill in the early 1800's, Lando was one of the first fulling mills in the South. Benjamin Dawson Heath created Manetta Mills in 1896 and for almost 100 years made blankets that were sold all over the world.

The Lando Manetta Mills History Center Museum is located in the former mill office, the old company store, and the Post Office. Each room in the history center is set up to house different collections of what it was like to live in Lando.