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Learn about Mount Vernon's many connections to Scotland, past and present. Explore Scottish foodways, learn about whiskey production, make your own tartan, and hear from Washington's Scottish Farm Manager "James Anderson" and doctor "Dr. James Craik." 

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Included with general admission
Free for Mount Vernon members

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Historic Area

“…for there is no adage [sic] more true than an old Scotch one, that ‘many mickles make a muckle.” — George Washington, 1784

Activities

I'll Have the...

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

12-Acre Field

Which Scottish foods were on the menu in 18th-century America? Join our Historic Trades staff for foodways demonstrations exploring typical Scottish fare.

Life's a Barrel...Full of Whiskey

9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

12-Acre Field

Visit Master Cooper Marshall Scheetz and discover the importance of barrels for whiskey making as he demonstrates the intricate trade of 18th-century coopering.

Pop Up Plaids

9:30 a.m. - 11:45 p.m. & 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

12-Acre Field

Learn about Scottish tartan patterns and design your own unique tartan with our Youth Programs team. 

A "Pure Dead Brilliant" Idea

Upper Garden

George Washington’s Farm Manager James Anderson was the driving force behind the creation of a distillery at Mount Vernon that opened in 1798. By 1799, the distillery produced nearly 11,000 gallons of whiskey! Learn more about the process of distilling whiskey with our expert staff. 

George Washington's Whiskey Tasting

2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3 p.m., 3:30 p.m.

Ticket Required, Must be 21+ to participate

Greenhouse

Sample George Washington’s whiskey and other distilled spirits made at Washington’s Distillery. The tasting includes 3 distilled spirit samples made using 18th-century distilling methods and techniques. 

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Holiday Shopping

Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts at The Shops at Mount Vernon.

Our new tartan products are woven in Scotland and are made exclusively for Mount Vernon. They feature the bold blues, golds, and deep reds that echo George Washington’s Commander in Chief uniform. 

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