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Learn about Continental Army rations and cooking at our Revolutionary War Encampment.

Explore what soldiers ate while on the move, who prepared the food, how it was cooked, and what it tasted like.

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Included with admission
Adults (Ages 12+): $28
Youth (Ages 6-11): $15
Children (Ages 0-5): Free

Free for Mount Vernon members

Discover the Struggles of Feeding an 18th-Century Army

George Washington knew that an army needed to eat to be able to fight, but it was difficult to get troops the necessary food. 

Learn about the challenges Washington and the soldiers faced, and how they tried to overcome them.

This program is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather.

This attraction is made possible thanks to Americana Corner.

Americana Corner

 

"...If hard Bread cannot be had, Flour must be drawn, and the men must bake it into bread, or use it otherwise in the most agreeable manner they can..."

- George Washington

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