HSY-546 - Oliver Evans and the Milling Revolution

Course Description

Oliver Evans and the Milling Revolution | Explore the inventions of Oliver Evans and their role in the mechanization of milling operations, analyzing their impact on 18th-century milling businesses. Examine 18th-century wooden milling machinery during an on-site visit to the historic Wye Mill in Wye Mills, and compare it with water-powered, steam-powered and automated milling machinery observed at the historic Hagley Mills in Wilmington, Del. $115 includes $60 fee. Note: Transportation by AACC included. Extensive walking and standing required without assistance. Bring a bag lunch or purchase one on your own. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for outdoors.

Learner Outcomes

Examine how Oliver Evans; 18th-century invention of a conveyor belt system and the adaptation of the Archimedean screw enhanced milling efficiency; List three key contributions of the Archimedean screw adaptation and discuss the impact of these changes to Marylands Eastern Shore flour mill production; Explain how E.I. Dupont utilized Oliver Evans; inventions in 1805 to combine raw materials for gunpowder production, enhancing operational safety and efficiency; Identify the three Founding Fathers, including Thomas Jefferson and George Washington, who adopted Oliver Evans; inventions for their own milling operations; Describe the significance of Oliver Evans; network of favored customers in disseminating his innovations and information to improve wheat, white, and corn flour production at Eastern Shore mill locations.