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The Friends of Peirce Mill ("the Friends") is a non-profit 501(c)(3) volunteer organization dedicate

The Friends of Peirce Mill ("the Friends") is a non-profit 501(c)(3) volunteer organization dedicated to the restoration to operating condition of historic Peirce Mill in Rock Creek Park.

10/16/2026

Learn about whole-grain cooking at the Grain Classroom near Picnic Grove #1. The Peirce Mill Grain Fair is this Sunday, October 18!

Freshfarm

10/15/2026

Coming to the Peirce Mill Grain Fair this Sunday, October 18? Come hungry! These vendors will be at our Shoemaker Street Market near Picnic Grove #1:

Bread Furst
El Solecito Pupuseria
FRESHFARM Mid-Atlantic Grain Stand
RavenHook Bakehouse
Zeke’s Coffee

10/14/2026

We're looking forward to welcoming Raíces Culturales Latinoamericanas back to Rock Creek Park for the Peirce Mill Grain Fair this Sunday, October 18, from 10:00 to 4:00.

They'll be making tortillas all day in the mill yard. And from 1:30 to 2:30, they'll show us how to make tamales at the Grain Classroom!

10/13/2026

Bring the family to the Peirce Mill Grain Fair this Sunday, October 18, from 10:00 to 4:00! We'll have lots of free, hands-on fun activities for kids of all ages, and these special programs:

10:00-10:30 DCPL Book Bike Grain Fair Storytime
10:30-11:30 Multi Grain Pancakes with FRESHFARM
11:00-1:00 Mama Elena--Bilingual Music for Children and Familias

10/12/2026

Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day. At Peirce Mill, we're learning more about the first people to farm and mill on this land. Last spring, we planted Puhwem, a traditional variety of corn grown by Indigenous peoples of the Mid-Atlantic region.

Come to the Peirce Mill Grain Fair next Sunday, October 18, to see our Puhwem corn and discover the very long history of farming and milling in Washington, DC.

10/11/2026

Supper is a new project from some of the District’s country and bluegrass all-stars, They'll take traditional sounds into the stratosphere at the Peirce Mill Grain Fair next Sunday, October 18, from 2:00 to 4:00!

10/10/2026

¡Hurra! Mama Elena returns to Rock Creek Park next Sunday, October 18, for the Peirce Mill Grain Fair. From 11:00 to 1:00, she'll play original and traditional bilingual music for children and familias!

10/06/2026

We're looking for volunteers to help with the Peirce Mill Grain Fair on Sunday, October 18. Help with craft activities and cooking demonstrations, or staff our information tent. Morning and afternoon shifts available--no experience required.

For more information, contact [email protected] or send us a message!

10/05/2026

We are so grateful the rain stopped long enough on Saturday night for a joyful Picnic in the Park at Peirce Mill! Educarte organized a magical evening of Brazilian music, taking us on an historical journey through the early 20th century origins of Choro and Samba.
EducArte

10/03/2026

Picnic in the Park is happening TODAY from 5:00 to 7:00pm--RAIN or SHINE. If the weather does not cooperate, we'll move inside. Come down to Peirce Mill and enjoy a free Samba and Choro performance organized by Educarte!

Address

2401 Tilden Street, NW
Washington D.C., DC
20008

Telephone

+12022481505

Website

http://www.friendsofpeircemill.org/

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