Special Milling Demonstrations at George Washington's Gristmill

This event occurs: Monthly

This weekend at the Gristmill visitors can watch as millers work the Oliver Evans milling system. The system is an intricate system of pullies and levers that won U.S. Patent #3.

This weekend at the Gristmill visitors can watch as millers work the Oliver Evans milling system. The system is an intricate system of pullies and levers that won U.S. Patent #3. Watch as water from Dogue Creek goes through the Gristmill, setting the massive gears into motion, and see the end result: cornmeal ready to use.

George Washington was known first and foremost as commander in chief of the Continental Army and our nation's first president. But Washington was also a successful businessman and innovative farmer.   

George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill showcase Washington’s entrepreneurship and his vision for America’s future.

Admission to George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill is $4 for adults, $2 for children ages 6-11, and free for children 5 and under. When combined with admission to Mount Vernon, tickets are $2 for adults, $1.50 for children ages 6-11, and free for children 5 and under.