Virginia

A National Register Historical Landmark and one of the oldest, most original operational grist mills in the country located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. This water-powered grist mill was built in 1782 in an area that would become the quaint village of Millwood. The Burwell-Morgan Mill…come marvel at the unusual and immense interior water wheel..come see, feel, and listen to the power of the turning wooden gears, shafts, bins, and old millstones, while the dedicated miller explains the process of grinding wheat and corn just as it was done over 200 years ago. Freshly ground flour, corn meal , and grits are available for sale at the mill.

Patrick Henry’s famous “Give me Liberty or give me Death” speech took place in Richmond in 1775. Today, Richmond is more than just Virginia’s state capital; it’s where the American South begins. Come explore these local favorites to get a true taste of the town.