August 2016
Centennial Hike in Rock Creek Park
A two-mile hike, beginning at Peirce Mill, that looks at the history of the National Park Service through the lens of Rock Creek Park. More details
Find out more »Centennial Hike in Rock Creek Park
A two-mile hike, beginning at Peirce Mill, that looks at the history of the National Park Service through the lens of Rock Creek Park. More details
Find out more »September 2016
Milling demonstrations at 19th century Peirce Mill
Peirce Mill demonstrates its 19th century grist mill every second and fourth Saturday of the month from April through October from 11am to 2pm. The mill and visitors' center are also open on these days from 10am-4pm. Visit friendsofpeircemill.org for information on special tours and events. April 1 – October 31 Wednesday-Sunday Peirce Mill is open for visitors 10:00-4:00 November 1 – November 30 Saturday and Sunday Peirce Mill is open for visitors 10:00-4:00 Visitor Information Center is closed December…
Find out more »October 2016
Heritage Day at Peirce Mill
Heritage Day at Peirce Mill is a celebration of Federal America during the beginnings of the Industrial Revolution. A blacksmith, doctor, historic cooks, and musicians will all be on site to recreate a time when everything was still done by hand. Learn more at http://www.friendsofpeircemill.org/event/heritage-day/#
Find out more »March 2017
The Rock Creek Morris Women
Celebrate the coming of spring with Friends of Peirce Mill and the The Rock Creek Morris Women dancers. Morris Dancing is tradition from the Cotswold region of England where the dances were originally intended to celebrate the passing of winter and to promote the growth of crops, beasts, and humans. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/events/180706492432226/
Find out more »July 2017
Square dancing at Peirce Mill
For more information: http://www.friendsofpeircemill.org/event/square-dancing-beside-the-mill/
Find out more »August 2017
Children’s Day @ Peirce Mill
It is Children’s Day at the Peirce Mill Estate! -Enjoy special hands-on tours of the mill at 11:00 and 12:30. -Make cornhusk dolls, cup & ball toys, marbles, and tops. -Play with traditional toys and games on our lawn. Family workshops are designed for children ages 3 and up, but all are welcome. No reservations are required for this FREE event. Peirce Mill demonstrates its 19th century grist mill every second and fourth Saturday of the month from April through…
Find out more »October 2017
Heritage Day celebration @ Peirce Mill
Step back in time for the Heritage Day festival at historic Peirce Mill in Rock Creek Park. Headlining will be Master Weaver Chapuchi Bobbo Ahiagble from Ghana, who will demonstrate West African Kente strip cloth weaving. Chapuchi grew up among the Ewe weavers near the town of Agbozume, the largest market for Ewe Kente cloth in the world. We have also set up a quilting demonstration by the Needlechasers of Chevy Chase that will include "make and take" quilting for children. Also:…
Find out more »January 2018
Hard cider tasting @ Peirce Mill
You are cordially invited to Peirce Mill for a cider tasting on Saturday, January 6, 2018, at 4:00 pm (hot cider and local hard cider) with delicious, home-made cakes. Besides the libations, we will have author Garrett Peck speak about all things alcoholic, including the controversial days of Prohibition in the nation’s capital. Tickets are $25; free to members. Peirce Mill is located in Rock Creek Park at the intersection of Beach Drive and Tilden Street, NW (2401 Tilden Street,…
Find out more »March 2018
Morris Dancers at Peirce Mill
The Rock Creek Morris Women will return to Peirce Mill for this command performance -- dancing in the Mill as they have done for 30 years. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to watch a 400 year old tradition of Morris Dancing and singing usher in spring! Free! Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/events/1997079136987682/
Find out more »April 2018
***Postponed*** Volunteer at Peirce Mill orchard
Due to weather, Peirce Mill is postponing this event to noon on Saturday, April 14th. At the Peirce Mill orchard: Volunteers are needed to help mulch around the apple and pear trees and the paths in order to prepare our orchard for the warm weather. Shovels, rakes, and gloves provided. Bring your friends!
Find out more »Milling demonstrations and Family Saturdays @ Peirce Mill
Peirce Mill demonstrates its 19th century grist mill every second and fourth Saturday of the month from April through October from 11am to 2pm. The mill and visitors' center are also open every Friday through Sunday during the season from 10am-4pm. The mill offers free family activities on the second and fourth Saturdays, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., designed for ages three and up. Children can play games with traditional toys, and make cornhusk dolls, baskets and candles. Visit…
Find out more »Volunteer at Peirce Mill Orchard
At the Peirce Mill orchard: Volunteers are needed to help mulch around the apple and pear trees and the paths in order to prepare our orchard for the warm weather. Shovels, rakes, and gloves provided. Bring your friends!
Find out more »July 2018
Square dance at Peirce Mill
The Friends of Peirce Mill & the DC Square Dance Collective are joining forces to bring you an evening of outdoor music and square dancing in Rock Creek Park! People will fill the grounds of Peirce Mill with some sweet old-time string-band music and square dances. As always, no experience or partner needed. Everyone is welcome. 7:00-10:00PM. Please wear your dancing shoes, but no glass bottles or jars please!
Find out more »August 2018
Ice cream making @ Peirce Mill
Come learn about making this hand cranked frozen treat brought over from France by Dolly Madison, watch the ingredients being poured into the dasher, and learn about the brine that froze the cream. A historic recipe by Thomas Jefferson with modern adaptation will be available to take away.
Find out more »October 2018
Heritage Day @ Peirce Mill
Step back in time for the Heritage Day festival at historic Peirce Mill in Rock Creek Park. A blacksmith, carpenter, bluegrass music, cider press, and corn sheller will round out the demonstrations for Heritage Day. And we’ll have hands-on children’s crafts. A food truck will provide lunch options for hungry millers. The waterwheel will be turning from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to showcase the magic of the giant wooden machine, designed by Oliver Evans. Built in 1820-1829 by Isaac…
Find out more »January 2019
Canceled: Hard Cider Tasting @ Peirce Mill
***Due to the government shutdown, the cider tasting at the mill will be rescheduled.*** Join Friends of Peirce Mill for a tasting of local hard cider, plus homemade snacks and guest speaker Kim Prothro Williams, who will discuss her new book, Lost Farms and Estates of Washington, DC. To attend, become a member. Memberships are $25/year for individuals; $50 for families.
Find out more »MLK Day of Service: Peirce Mill Cleanup
Rock Creek Conservancy is organizing a trash cleanup at Peirce Mill. Registration is required.
Find out more »March 2019
Cider tasting @ Peirce Mill
Friends of Peirce Mill is hosting a free tasting of local hard ciders and delicious, homemade treats for its members. This event includes a lecture by Kim Prothro Williams, who will talk about agricultural Washington and her new book, Lost Farms and Estates of Washington, D.C. Not a member? Annual memberships start at $25. To attend the cider tasting event, sign up beforehand at friendsofpeircemill.org/membership.
Find out more »CANCELLED: Rock Creek Morris Women @ Peirce Mill
The Rock Creek Morris Women will return to Peirce Mill for dancing in the Mill as they have done for 30 years. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to watch a 400-year-old tradition of Morris dancing and singing usher in spring. Free.
Find out more »April 2019
Volunteer Community Tree Planting @ Peirce Mill
Learn more at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-community-tree-planting-peirce-mill-registration-55766751856?_eboga=1586279485.1551134190&_ga=2.47767783.1149346569.1551134190-1586279485.1551134190
Find out more »July 2019
POSTPONED: Square Dancing @ Peirce Mill
Postponed due to excessive heat. The Friends of Peirce Mill & the DC Square Dance Collective are joining forces to bring you an evening of outdoor music and square dancing in Rock Creek Park! People will fill the grounds of Peirce Mill with some old-time string-band music and live calling for a square dance. As always, no experience or partner needed. Everyone is welcome. 7:00-10:00PM. Please wear your dancing shoes, but no glass bottles or jars please!
Find out more »March 2020
CANCELLED: Rock Creek Morris Women @ Peirce Mill
For over 30 years, the Rock Creek Morris Women have welcomed spring at Peirce Mill with song, dance, and merriment. https://www.friendsofpeircemill.org/event/rock-creek-morris-women/
Find out more »September 2020
Children’s Scavenger Hunt at Peirce Mill
To celebrate National Public Lands Day and Rock Creek Park's 130th birthday, Friends of Peirce Mill created a scavenger hunt at Peirce Mill just for kids. Peirce Mill is temporarily closed because of the COVID-19 restrictions, so this activity is entirely outside, and a great way to explore Rock Creek Park. Click here for information and for printable copies of the scavenger hunt in English and Spanish.
Find out more »July 2021
Milling Demonstrations at Peirce Mill
Milling demonstrations will be offered on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month through October. Learn more at https://www.friendsofpeircemill.org/
Find out more »August 2021
Milling Demonstrations at Peirce Mill
Milling demonstrations will be offered on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month through October. Learn more at https://www.friendsofpeircemill.org/
Find out more »Ice Cream-Making Demonstration at Peirce Mill
Learn about this frozen treat brought over from France by Dolley Madison. Watch the ingredients being poured into the dasher, help turn the crank, and learn about the brine that freezes the cream. A historic recipe by Thomas Jefferson adapted for modern kitchens will be available. Learn more at https://www.friendsofpeircemill.org/
Find out more »Milling Demonstrations at Peirce Mill
Milling demonstrations will be offered on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month through October. Learn more at https://www.friendsofpeircemill.org/
Find out more »September 2021
Milling Demonstrations at Peirce Mill
Milling demonstrations will be offered on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month through October. Learn more at https://www.friendsofpeircemill.org/
Find out more »Trash Cleanup @ Peirce Mill
Join Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Park Service, and Stream Team Leader Jonas Furberg of Blue Planet Scuba for a socially-distant trash cleanup at Peirce Mill. This event is part of World Cleanup Day, the world’s largest one-day civic action to tackle global waste crisis. Find details and register here.
Find out more »Milling Demonstrations at Peirce Mill
Milling demonstrations will be offered on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month through October. Learn more at https://www.friendsofpeircemill.org/
Find out more »October 2021
Milling Demonstrations at Peirce Mill
Milling demonstrations will be offered on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month through October. Learn more at https://www.friendsofpeircemill.org/
Find out more »Hattie Sewell Short Film Premiere @ Peirce Mill
Hattie Sewell was an African American woman who ran the teahouse at Peirce Mill exactly 100 years ago. But a prominent neighbor, E.S. Newman, complained that Peirce Mill had become “a rendezvous for colored people, soon developing into a nuisance.” Her contract was terminated in October 1921. A 30-minute documentary about Sewell will premiere at Peirce Mill in Rock Creek Park on Friday, October 22. Register for the two sessions: 5:45-7:15pm: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hattie-sewell-film-premiere-screening-1-tickets-185915176297 7:30-9:00pm: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hattie-sewell-film-premiere-screening-2-tickets-189702313727 More information: https://www.friendsofpeircemill.org/event/hattie-sewell-film-premiere/
Find out more »Milling Demonstrations at Peirce Mill
Milling demonstrations will be offered on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month through October. Learn more at https://www.friendsofpeircemill.org/
Find out more »January 2022
Volunteer: MLK Day Invasive Removal @ Peirce Mill
Volunteers will participate in a socially-distant invasive plant removal in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. When: Saturday, January 15th from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Where: Volunteers will meet at Picnic Grove 1. Detailed instructions and directions will be sent to all registered participants prior to the event. Volunteers must wear a mask for the duration of this service event! Please register - for safety reasons we will not accept walk-ups.
Find out more »April 2022
Extreme Cleanup at Peirce Orchard
Help prepare the young fruit trees in the orchard at Peirce Mill. Learn more at https://www.friendsofpeircemill.org/event/extreme-cleanup-at-peirce-orchard/
Find out more »Milling Demonstrations at Peirce Mill
Milling demonstrations will be offered on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month through October. Learn more at https://www.friendsofpeircemill.org/
Find out more »Milling Demonstrations at Peirce Mill
Milling demonstrations will be offered on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month through October. Learn more at https://www.friendsofpeircemill.org/
Find out more »May 2022
Milling Demonstrations at Peirce Mill
Milling demonstrations will be offered on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month through October. Learn more at https://www.friendsofpeircemill.org/
Find out more »Milling Demonstrations at Peirce Mill
Milling demonstrations will be offered on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month through October. Learn more at https://www.friendsofpeircemill.org/
Find out more »June 2022
Milling Demonstrations at Peirce Mill
Milling demonstrations will be offered on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month through October. Learn more at https://www.friendsofpeircemill.org/
Find out more »Milling Demonstrations at Peirce Mill
Milling demonstrations will be offered on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month through October. Learn more at https://www.friendsofpeircemill.org/
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