De Hoop, Wachtum

De Hoop (English: The Hope) is a smock mill in Wachtum, Drenthe, which has been restored to working order.

In 1937, streamlined leading edges were fitted to the sails although the mill stopped working c1940.

The mill was restored in 1968-69 by millwright Huberts of Coevorden and returned to work with Herman Snijders as miller.

[2] The restored mill was officially opened on 26 August 2000 (the Drentse Molendag) by Mrs Kools, the Deputy Minister for Culture in Drenthe.

[1] Reference for above:-[2] De Hoop is open to the public daily but only working on Saturdays.