Experience an 18th-Century Marketplace
Take in the sights and sounds of the marketplace on Mount Vernon's 12-acre field.
- Chat with colonial artisans selling traditional handcrafted food and wares.
- Hear live music from the colonial era.
- Play 18th-century games on the bowling green.
- Watch as expert artisans demonstrate period crafting techniques.
- Tour 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.
Performance Schedule
Bowling Green
| The Marketplace Amusements & Diversions
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Music at the Crossroads
| On the Market Square Stage
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Artisan Marketplace
Browse the wares available for sale at the pop-up colonial marketplace.
Artisans from across the nation demonstrate their trades and sell their creations, ranging from handblown glass, metalwork, and reproduction 18th-century goods.
Visiting Artists & Craftspeople
- Apple Cart Creations
- Bentwood Boxes by Carroll Ross
- Chadds Ford Canvas
- Cinnamon Treasures Beeswax
- Columbus Cartography
- Crown Point Bread & Baking Co.
- Daniel Hrinko, Boxmaker
- Half Crown Bakehouse
- Handcrafted Baskets
- Hot Dip Tin
- John Dewald, Master Horner & Scrimshander
- J. Foster Historic Signs
- Jack Mountain Crafters
- K. Walters at the Sign of the Gray Horse
- Kauffman Fine Furniture
- Laurel Dabbs Decoys & Folk Art
- Parsonage Handmade Soaps
- Perrin Cottage Perfumery
- Phil the Glassblower
- River Rat Pottery
- Romantically Bent
- Sage and 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 Designs
- Tasha's Own (The Home Farm)
- The Georgian Kitchen
- The Shortbread Exchange Sutlery
- Valerie Skinner
- Ver Sacrum
- White Historic Art
- Windhil Woolens
- Wintergreen Farm
Concessions Menu
Food
- Jumbo Hot Dog - $5.00
- Chili Dog - $9.00
- 1/2 Smoked Sausage (with Peppers & Onions) - $11.00
- Chicken Tenders - $8.00
- Grilled Chicken Bites (GF) - $8.00
- Fried Cheese Curds - $8.00
- Chili with Baguette - $8.00
- Warm Brie with Baguette - $8.00
- Turkey & Provolone on Rye - $9.00
- Veggie Wrap (GF) - $8.00
- Bavarian Pretzel - $12.00
- With Cheese - $14.00
Snacks
- Assorted Chips - $2.00
- Seasonal Cookie - $3.00
- Rice Krispy Treat - $4.00
- Assorted Candy - $2.00
- Brownies - $4.00
- Roasted Almonds - $6.00
All Food & Drinks Must Stay on the 12-acre Field
beverages
- Bottled Soda - $2.00
- Bottled Water - $3.00
- Bottled Drinks - $4.00
- Hot Apple Cider - $3.00
- Hot Chocolate - $3.00
- Illy Coffee - $3.00
Alcoholic Beverages
- Hot Apple Cider with Brandy - $9.00
- Hot Chocolate with choice - $9.00
- Red or White Wine - $8.00
- Domestic Beer- $6.00
- Craft Beer - $8.00
Must be 21 years old to order alcohol
Artisan Application
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Reenactor Weapons Regulations
George Washington’s Mount Vernon has established standards necessary to protect visitors and staff when weapons are being used during a demonstration at our site.
Unit commanders will be held accountable for their memberships’ compliance with these standards.