Experience the charms of a colonial market place, just as George Washington once experienced it.
The 18th-Century Craft Fair at
Mount Vernon is a traditional fair that has been going on since the days of George Washington. The first president of America was so taken by the fair that he attended the balls,dinners, horse races etc that were once held at the fair. Now days the fair takes place during the month of September. At the fair, one can expect to see the handiworks of artisans who create colonial style handicrafts. Along with the crafts, visitors can expect 18th century entertainment in the form of magicians, minstrels, puppet shows jugglers, fire eaters, sword swallowers etc. The food at the fair range from succulent turkey legs to delicious ice cream and pretzels creating an all American food fest. All the visitors to the fair can also go for a sightseeing cruise on the River Potomac free of charge.
The main attraction of the event are the artisans. Some of the most respected maker's of handicrafts from America come to the fair to showcase their skills at the fair. Working with media like paper, wood, tin, metal, ceramics, pewter, the artisans demonstrate to the public the handcrafted works that are traditional to America. All the items are made in the way they were originally made in the 18th century, no tool of modern craft is used to create them. The fair is held within the
Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens estate where the charges to the fair are included within the estate admission charges. Relive 18th century America at its best with the 18th-Century Craft Fair at
Mount Vernon.
