Flour mill De Koker
The history of De Koker dates back to 1592, the year the flour mill was first mentioned. Together with other mills, it ground flour for ships' rusks and for the starch used to keep lace collars in shape.
Ship's rusk was eaten on board the ships of the VOC and WIC. Ship's rusks were nutritious and kept for a very long time. De Koker is the only remaining flour mill that made the flour for ship rusks.
In the 19th century, the mill burned and was struck by lightning after being rebuilt. Thanks to a flour mill from Graft, De Koker could be rebuilt again. In1928, the mill fell into disuse only to be added to the property of De Zaansche Molen 20 years later in deplorable condition. Needless to say, De Koker was restored.
Remarkably, until the end of the 19th century, the mill was supplied with grain by means of a boat that sailed up to the mill.
Prices
- Adults € 5,00
- Children €2.50 4 - 17 years
- Groups € 12.50 Family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children