Fall Harvest Family Days

With all the wheat cleared and the crops picked, Mount Vernon will transform its four-acre George Washington: Pioneer Farmer site into a harvest celebration. All visitors receive free admission to George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill with the purchase of estate admission. Rain or shine visitors will meet “General Washington,” and witness wheat-treading and farrier (blacksmithing) demonstrations.

With all the wheat cleared and the crops picked, Mount Vernon will transform its four-acre George Washington: Pioneer Farmer site into a harvest celebration.

All visitors receive FREE admission to George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill with the purchase of estate admission this weekend only.

Rain or shine visitors will meet “General Washington,” and witness wheat-treading and farrier (blacksmithing) demonstrations. Families can watch the colonial cooking demonstrations, take a wagon ride, and find their way through a straw bale maze. Visitors can also watch and participate in 18th-century country dancing at the 16-sided treading barn yard!

This weekend, Potomac River sightseeing cruises, courtesy of Spirit Cruises and Potomac Riverboat Company, are available half-price. Tickets may be purchased at the Ford Orientation Center or on the boat.

Included in regular admission