Peirce Mill - Washington, DC

Address:Tilden St. near Beach Drive
Washington, District of Columbia
Tel: (202) 282-0927

Visit a Civil War-era mill at Peirce Mill in Washington, D.C. Peirce Mill is part of Rock Creek Park and is the only one of several mills built in the Washington area in the 1800's that has survived to this day. The mill offers visitors ranger-guided programs and hiking opportunities.

In the 1820's, Isaac Peirce built the house, barn, mill, and other buildings that became known as Peirce Mill. At the time, Peirce Mill was one of eight water-powered grist mills in Washington, DC, and one of several more in Montgomery County, Maryland. In 1892, Peirce Mill was acquired by the United States government as part of Rock Creek Park, though it operated commercially until 1897. In 1993, the mill finally ceased operation pending repairs. Peirce Mill is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Hiking trails at Rock Creek Park routinely pass through Peirce Mill. Ranger-guided programs offered at Peirce Mill teach visitors about the history and significance of the site. There are over 30 picnic sites throughout Rock Creek Park, including two in the area of Peirce Mill. Visitors can find plenty of restaurants at the outskirts of Rock Creek Park, offering everything from Vietnamese and Thai cuisine to deli and ice cream.

To get to Peirce Mill, take the Red Line Metro train to the Van Ness/UDC Metro Station, then walk south on Connecticut Avenue Northwest and east on Tilden Street Northwest.