George Washington's Gristmill

This event occurs: Daily

Visitors will get the opportunity to see an 18th-century water-powered mill in operation, discover how it works, and learn how this particular mill played an important role in George Washington's vision for America's future as "granary to the world."

At George Washington's Gristmill visitors will see an 18th-century water-powered mill in operation, discover how it works, and learn how this particular mill played an important role in George Washington's vision for America's future as "granary to the world."

Every first weekend of the month, visitors will get the opportunity to see millers work the automated milling system, an intricate system of pullies and levers which creates cornmeal out of corn. Colonial millers reveal Washington’s innovative approach to farming as they grind corn into meal and wheat into flour just as it was done more than 200 years ago.

Tickets to the Gristmill are available at Mount Vernon’s Ford Orientation Center or at the Gristmill Shop, and may be combined with admission to the Estate for an additional $2 for adults and $1.50 for children (6-11). Tickets for the Gristmill only are $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for Youth ages 6-11. The Gristmill is 3 miles from the Estate’s Main Gate on Route 235 South. Free parking is available at the site.