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Peirce Mill was built in the 1820's, and operated commercially until 1897. The United States Government acquired the mill as part of Rock Creek Park in 1892. Currently the mill is not operating. It is being preserved and ultimately will be made operable again when sufficient funding for repairs is made available. Until then, Peirce Mill remain's open to the public as a museum and ranger contact station. Peirce Mill is on the National Register of Historic Places.


Contact Information

Rock Creek Parkway @ Tilden St.
Washington, DC 20008
202-426-6908 - Visitor Information


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Activities

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  • Educational Programs

Recommended Activities
Peirce Mill invites groups to visit the site. Programs can be adjusted to accomodate mill related topics specific to a group's interest or course of study. Groups may make reservations for Wednesday through Sunday 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Group leaders must call in advance to make a reservation (202) 426-6828.

Themes covered include milling, local history, simple machinery, food (grains) and nutrition, aspects of the American Industrial Revolution, the career of Oliver Evans, and Rock Creek Park history.

Activities include films, interpretive talks, corn-shelling demonstrations, hand grinding demonstrations, and storytimes.

All programs are free.


 
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