Day: September 1, 2024

Jockey Hollow and Washingtonburg Chapters Arrive in Virginia

Jockey Hollow & Washingtonburg Chapters arrived in Virginia this afternoon for tomorrow’s Flag Raising Ceremony at Mount Vernon. Earlier today, we visited George Washington’s Grist Mill and Distillery. It was a fascinating place!

Following that, we had dinner nearby at a restaurant in Alexandria, Virginia.

Dinner at the River Bend Bistro 
(L-R) Jack Guinan, Jeff La Marca, Dale Leppard, Chuck Brackbill, Meryl O’Brien, Greg O’Brien, Alex Mowery, Ray Mowery IV, Kristin Mowery, Bill Etsweiler, Lisa Etsweiler, Susan Leppard, Dawn Guinan

Jockey Hollow Visits George Washington’s Grist Mill & Distillery

Prior to Jockey Hollow’s visit to Mount Vernon, the Chapter was represented during a fascinating tour of George Washington’s Grist Mill & Distillery. This fantastic trip was done in conjunction with the Washingtonburg Chapter, PASSAR.

Grist Mill with race
Grounds of the Grist Mill & Distillery
Water Wheel in Grist Mill
Gears in Grist Mill
Grist Mill
The Grist Mill in Action
Interior of the Distillery
The Distillery is Operational and Whiskey is Produced Here.