Colvin Run Mill is located in Great Falls. Colvin Run Mill has great importance as it is the sole surviving operational 19th-century water-powered mill in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The grinding season at the mill begins in April. Grinding takes place on the 1st and 3rd Sundays on the month through October from noon to 3 p.m., conditions permitting. The mill is run like it’s 1811 when the mill was first operating. Fresh products, stone-ground on-site, are always available in the General Store.
This year, the organizers are going to arrange a Rub of the Mill event at the Colvin Run Mill. The event will last from 1 pm to 3 pm. This program is for people interested in learning about milling, how it fits into the “Farm-to-Table” process, and getting a “behind the scenes” look at what is done at the mill. The purpose of the event is to teach the attendees the milling process from beginning to end. The event will also teach how the grains are cleaned, sifted and milled using antique equipment. At the end of the event, the participants will get to take home a souvenir sample bag of what is milled during the class.
The admission fee to the event is $20. The children who are younger than 12 must be accompanied by a registered adult. All in all, this event promises a good day at the mill learning about history and antique technologies.
Maryam
View posts by MaryamMaryam N. is a Senior Writer at Nesbitt Realty. She is an expert on Fairfax County. Maryam has also worked previously as a geologist. She is a foodie and enjoys cooking and exploring new restaurants.