Peanuts were a staple of the colonial diet. In the archives at Mount Vernon, there is a letter dated 1798 from George Washington to his buying age...
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In 1771, after shifting from tobacco to wheat as his main cash crop, George Washington erected a new mill along Dogue Run. The innovative farmer-st...
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In 1771, after shifting from tobacco to wheat as his main cash crop, George Washington erected a new mill along Dogue Run. The innovative farmer-st...
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In 1771, after shifting from tobacco to wheat as his main cash crop, George Washington erected a new mill along Dogue Run. The innovative farmer-st...
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George Washington did not cut down the cherry tree as Parson Weems said but, after tasting our cherry preserves, you might think he did. Tart and s...
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We cannot tell a lie … this is one of the best cherry teas available! In the late 1700's, only teas from China would have been brought to our fledg...
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Three berries in one--a true old-fashioned preserve with seeds and large pieces of fresh blackberries, strawberries and raspberries. A colorful and...
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Mount Vernon’s Hickory Syrup is produced in small batches from select hickory bark foraged from Virginia forests. Bark from the Shagbark Hickory is...
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In 1771, after shifting from tobacco to wheat as his main cash crop, George Washington erected a new mill along Dogue Run. The innovative farmer-st...
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The delicate flavor and aroma of wild strawberries are immediately evident when one opens the jar--it smells and tastes like fresh picked strawberr...
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Drizzle this honey on oatmeal or ice-cream for a delightful naturally sweet treat! Terrific when used as a glaze for meats, poultry or fish. Raw ho...
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Liberty blend is an historically accurate recreation of the honey enjoyed throughout the colonies in the 18th century. It is an artisanal product h...
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Great year round but with rich apple and cinnamon ingredients, this traditional apple butter really tastes like autumn. Terrific for breakfast but ...
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True to its name, this is a great old-fashioned preserve-terrific on biscuits, toast or bagels. Martha Washington was famous for her hospitality an...
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Gingerman Tea extols one of the great joys of childhood: decorating Christmas cookies. Remember the wonderful taste of gingerbread cookies with a c...
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Bills of lading and other records show the types of tea that were being imported to the taverns and shops of Williamsburg, Virginia in the mid 1700...
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According to Parson Weems, "I cannot tell a lie" said the young George Washington. "I chopped the cherry tree down with my hatchet". This iconic my...
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In 1771, after shifting from tobacco to wheat as his main cash crop, George Washington erected a new mill along Dogue Run. The innovative farmer-st...
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