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    Austin G.

    Out of all the estates in D.C., Peirce Mill may be the best preserved. Built in the early 19th century, several buildings remain, including the barn, mill, spring house, and distillery. Thanks to volunteers, a working orchard remains on the property, an ode to the one that existed in the 19th century. Markers throughout explain the history behind the estate. One thing to note is that the owners of the estate wrongfully enslaved people. It should be acknowledged so we can enter into the space eyes open and with a renewed energy to actively fight for an equitable society today.

    Marcello J.

    I've been doing some serious biking all around Rock Cresskill Park and this destination buffers a great place to take a rest, as well as, get to know some of the old history of the city. I have noticed scores of bikers and hikers pass thru this place, and the area itself is quite serene. Its nice to be able to take a drink or use the restroom as well. Most of times I have just chilled with my bike at the creek. I've never been here past 6:30pm and I'm not even sure if this place is accessible or safe in the evenings. Its fun to explore the Rick Creek Park area and find hidden gems like this one.

    Fact:  Historical site. Part of an original plantation and family farm. A mill formerly used to turn wheat into flour and make cornmeal.
    DON C.

    Interesting find while taking a run and walk through Rock Creek Park today. I decided to break the gym monotony and do something different....an outdoor workout. And, so glad I did. While running and hiking haphazardly through the many trails of the park, I stumbled onto a stark building and site, called Pierce Mill. Being curious and a nosy archeology-botany nerd and geek for things like this, I decided to take break for a few minutes and explore the grounds. What I found was an interesting piece of DC history that has practically existed since the mid-1800's, in a neighborhood which I have lived in for over 10 years!....practically in my back yard and never knew it existed!! The Pierce Mill is one of several mills that were built along Rock Creek...running from Montgomery County, MD through DC. It is the only one still standing and operational. The water from the creek would be used to power the Mills to produce products from wheat and rye flour to corn meal and agricultural fertilizers. The Mill sits on a site that was previously owned by the Issac Pierce family. The site where the mill resides is part of many acres of farmland that the family once operated a huge farm and profitable agriculture exchange. Remnants of some of the family farm's primary buildings such as the mill, barn house and distillery is still there. I later learned the farm was actually classified as a plantation in that it took the hands of many servants and people (not by their own will) to manage and farm the land. To be honest, at that moment, I got mixed feelings to learn that there used to be a plantation on the very grounds I was standing. Never knew plantations ever existed in DC....I mean MD and VA, Yes!....but DC, absolutely not! The information panel next to the building describe the people working on the farm as "servant help" which we all know they were slaves more than likely working to survive and not for pay, but I digress. We shall save that part of the Pierce Mill history for another forum. The Mill was one of the Pierce family many businesses. Remarkably, it was interesting to learn that on this very site, there were acres of orchard apple orchards growing and a distillery house that the family owned. They produced cider, fruit wines, and whiskey. The distillery building is still on the site and is now an occupied residence. Who knew!? In the middle of the city, there existed a plantation, distillery and family farm where apple orchards, home staples such as flour, whiskey and fruit wines were being produced. It is amazing all the things that you find when just simply wandering around, going for a run or taking walk a run around the city. I definitely stumbled on a interesting site while stopping to take a break in between my run past Pierce Mill. It's definitely worth a visit. The US National Park Service typically run mill tours and demonstrations on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month; April through October between 11am-2pm. So Gather a group of friends together or family on a nice day and go check this place out!...Seeing the Mill in operation alone would be worth it. Signed, #AnAlwaysCuriousArcheologicalBotanyGeek!

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    Small mill with easy access to the grinding stone and nice staff explaining the process. Loved the easy access to the creek and photo ops.

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