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Wheat-Treading Demonstration
Witness Washington’s innovative treading process, learning first-hand how Washington separated the grain from the straw.
Costumed staff will lead Mount Vernon’s horses as they tread wheat in the 16-sided barn. Afterward, watch and learn how seeds were separated from the chaff using riddling and winnowing baskets.
This demonstration is included with general admission.
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