Experience an 18th-Century Marketplace
Take in the sights and sounds of the marketplace on the 12-acre field while you explore unique handcrafted items.
Talk to the expert artisans and watch them demonstrate their craft using 18th-century techniques.
Play games from the colonial era on the bowling green and visit the market square to listen to live music.
Throughout the marketplace, you'll find fresh-baked bread and other food available to purchase.
Take Home One-of-a-Kind Handmade Items
Artisans from across the nation will sell handmade items such as:
- Baskets
- Brooms
- Ceramics
- Fiber and textiles
- Furniture
- Jewelry
- Metalcraft
- Painting materials
- Papercraft
- Plants
- Soaps
- Woodcraft
Schedule of Events
Bowling Green
| The Marketplace Amusements & Diversions
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Music at the Crossroads
| On the Market Square Stage
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Visiting Artisans & Craftspeople
- Apple Cart Creations
- Artist & Calligrapher
- B. Keith, Ropemaker
- Bentwood Boxes by Carroll Ross
- Blue Lion Coffee Company
- Chadds Ford Canvas
- Cinnamon Treasures Beeswax
- Columbus Cartography
- Crown Point Bread & Baking Co.
- Daniel Hrinko, Boxmaker
- Fraktur by Donna Selfridge Spangler
- Half Crown Bakehouse
- J + S Gier - Articifers
- J. Foster Historic Signs
- Jack Mountain Crafters
- K. Walters at the Sign of the Gray Horse
- Kauffman Fine Furniture
- Laurel Dabbs Decoys
- Parsonage Handmade Soaps
- Perrin Cottage Perfumery
- Phil Gilson
- River Rat Pottery
- Rob Gorrell - Maker
- Sage & Folly Historical Apothecary
- Samson Historical
- Silhouettes By Hand
- SJ Pottery
- St Paul's Yard Printmakers
- Steinhagen Pottery
- Stenciling by Michele
- Stephen Earp Redware
- Stone House History
- Suffolk Shaker Shop
- Sullivan Press
- Sycamore Spring Clothier
- Tanasi Design
- Tasha's Own
- The Horn & Needle
- Valerie Skinner
- Ver Sacrum
- White Historic Art
- Windhil Woolens
- Wintergreen Farm
Food & Drink Menu
Food
- Jumbo Hot Dog - $5
- Chili Dog - $9
- 1/2 Smoked Sausage (with Peppers & Onions) - $11
- Chicken Tenders - $8
- Grilled Chicken Bites (GF) - $8
- Fried Cheese Curds - $8
- Chili with Baguette - $8
- Warm Brie with Baguette - $8
- Turkey & Provolone on Rye - $9
- Veggie Wrap (GF) - $8
- Bavarian Pretzel - $12
- With Cheese - $14
Snacks
- Assorted Chips - $2
- Seasonal Cookie - $3
- Rice Krispies Treat - $4
- Assorted Candy - $2
- Brownies - $4
- Roasted Almonds - $6
beverages
- Bottled Soda - $2
- Bottled Water - $3
- Bottled Drinks - $4
- Hot Apple Cider - $3
- Hot Chocolate - $3
- Illy Coffee - $3
Alcoholic Beverages
- Hot Apple Cider with Brandy - $9
- Hot Chocolate with choice - $9
- Red or White Wine - $8
- Domestic Beer- $6
- Craft Beer - $8
Must be 21 years old to order alcohol. All Food & Drinks Must Stay on the 12-acre Field.
Take a Mansion Tour
During your visit, take a tour of George Washington's iconic home.
Please note that the New Room, Study, Servants’ Hall, and Kitchen are open. All other rooms are off-view due to preservation work.
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