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The Whiskey Rebellion controversy comes to Historic Mount Vernon for the first time with dramatic performances, a military encampment, militia drilling, music, open-hearth cooking, and costumed demonstrations at George Washington’s Distillery & Gristmill.On August 9-10, two days after George Washington issued a proclamation that called out the militia to enforce the law and quell the rebellion in Pennsylvania, visitors will see young men debating at the Gristmill whether to take up arms. See what happens when the irascible miller tries to convince them to stay home. Fast forward in time and meet Washington’s distiller, who reflects five years after the rebellion on how the Whiskey Rebellion solidified the laws of the country. Tour the Gristmill and Distillery as costumed workers operate both buildings. Enjoy tastes of food made from cornmeal, and purchase your own meal ground at the Gristmill. Schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
All day: Talk to militia re-enactors at their encampment, Distillery & Gristmill demonstrations, live music, 18th-century cooking demonstrations, and whiskey available for sale! 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m: Militia re-enactors perform firing demonstrations. 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m: Visitors will see young men debating at the Gristmill whether to take up arms. See what happens when the irascible miller tries to convince them to stay home. 11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m: Meet Washington’s distiller, who reflects five years after the rebellion on how the Whiskey Rebellion solidified the laws of the country. 12:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m: Militia re-enactors perform military drills.
Activities are included in regular admission to George Washington’s Distillery & Gristmill, located three miles from the main Mount Vernon Estate: $4 for adults; $2 youth ages 6-11; free for children ages 5 and younger.
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