George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill at Mount Vernon
Located three miles from the estate on SR 235 South

Open April - October
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

George Washington's Gristmill

Interpreters in period clothing operate George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill, demonstating how rye whiskey was made and how corn was ground.

A 16-foot waterwheel powers giant gears and millstones in Washington's Gristmill. Stone-ground cornmeal produced on site is available for purchase at the Gristmill Shop.

Interior of Distillery

The newly opened Distillery was the largest in America during Washington's time and produced 11,000 gallons of whiskey in 1799, making it one of the most successful economic enterprises at Mount Vernon.

 
Adults and Seniors - $2
Professional Tour Escort (1 per bus) - FREE
Bus Driver (1 per bus) - FREE
Complimentary tickets are not transferable.

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