FULTON – Volunteers from De Immigrant Windmill and the Windmill Cultural Center journeyed to Ireland in October.

The purpose of the trip was to learn about the history of Irish mills, the way mills are operated in Ireland and how millers and volunteers interact with each other. Much of the funding for the trip was from a grant from the D.S. Flikkema Foundation. Additional funding was from donations from the windmill volunteer groups, as well as personal commitments from the travelers. 

Volunteer educators Betty Wiebenga and Pam VanZuiden were joined by volunteer millers Judy Holesinger and Heidi Kolk on the trip. The visit began in Skerries, Ireland.