
George Washington and Beer
Beer was a favorite drink of George Washington, as it was for many people living in eighteenth-century America.
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The Mount Vernon Ladies Association has been maintaining the Mount Vernon Estate since they acquired it from the Washington family in 1858.
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Experience Mount Vernon after-hours and taste craft beers from across the region.
Your ticket includes a commemorative tasting cup and 8 tasting tickets. Additional tastings are available to purchase for $2 each on-site.
Friday, June 9th's event has been canceled due to weather conditions.
Experience Mount Vernon after-hours and taste craft beers from across the region.
Your ticket includes a commemorative tasting cup and 8 tasting tickets. Additional tastings are available to purchase for $2 each on-site.
Friday, June 9th's event has been canceled due to weather conditions.
12-Acre Field George Washington's Mount Vernon tickets@mountvernon.org MM/DD/YYYY 15Doors open at 6 p.m. This event takes place rain or shine. Pets are not allowed. All sales are final with no refunds. No outside food or beverages are allowed, except bottled water.
Sample craft beer from local breweries, hear live music, and explore the historic area after hours.
Doors open at 6 p.m. each night.
No outside food or beverages are allowed, except bottled water.
Concessions by the Mount Vernon Inn will be available for purchase. Credit cards are accepted for concessions.
Our Mount Vernon beers, produced in collaboration with Dynasty Brewing Co., pay homage to George Washington’s love of porter.
A bright, sparkling beverage, pale amber in color and a delicate hop flavor, brewed with English and Virginia barley malt and Golding Hops.
A creamy, full-bodied ale, this porter was brewed with Virginia-grown malt and imparts notes of caramel and chocolate.
All grains are from Anson Mills and are traditionally milled at George Washington’s Gristmill.
Must be at least 21 years old to order alcohol.
Beer was a favorite drink of George Washington, as it was for many people living in eighteenth-century America.
Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or small lawn chair to sit on the 12-Acre Field or Bowling Green. Seating is not provided.
Tents, tables, pop-ups, grills, beach or free-standing umbrellas, coolers, and glass containers are not permitted.
Mount Vernon can be accessed from the Washington, D.C. metro by car or by public transportation.
This event takes place rain or shine, and all sales are final with no refunds.
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