George Washington’s Gristmill Park includes the following:
George Washington’s 1776 Gristmill
The original foundation was restored in 1992; the 3-story framework was rebuilt in 1999.
Shreve’s 1790s-Era Distillery
Reconstructed to its original layout. Believed to be the only remaining distillery in SW. PA from the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794.
1890s-Era Bakery
This building still has its original stone bake oven.
Fort Trial
Replica of a 1774 blockhouse.
Searight’s 1815 Fulling Mill
• Located on Strawn Road, 1/4 mi. from George Washington's Gristmill Park.
• Believed to be the only remaining early fulling mill in Pennsylvania, and possibly the only one in the Eastern United States.
• Listed in the Pennsylvania Register of Historic Sites.
Park Summer Hours: May 27 through Sept. 2 Saturdays Only - 10 AM to NOON and 1 PM to 4 PM; other days by appointment. To schedule a visit on another day of the week, please e-mail leart@midmon.com.
Admission Charged.
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