News Archive

Patrick Spero to Helm the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon

March 9, 2023

Celebrate the Holidays at Mount Vernon: Meet Aladdin the Christmas Camel, Take a Candlelit Mansion Tour, Shop for Unique Gifts, Experience Fireworks on the Potomac, and More

November 21, 2022

Spring at Mount Vernon: Meet Pulitzer Prize-Winning Biographer Stacey Schiff, Attend an Irish-Themed Book Reception, Enjoy an Easter Buffet and Shop for Heirloom Vegetables, Flowers Grown in the Mount Vernon Greenhouse

March 2, 2023

To Mark Presidents Day, Mount Vernon Hosts Events and Releases New Video Remarks from CEO Douglas Bradburn

February 10, 2023

February at Mount Vernon: Celebrate Presidents Day with Free Admission and Special Events, Book a Valentine’s Dinner, Listen to the National Symphony Orchestra, Attend a Book Talk and the Annual Ball

February 1, 2023

Ten Facts Everyone Should Know (But Probably Doesn’t) About President George Washington

January 17, 2023

Winter at Mount Vernon: Tea with Martha Washington, the National Symphony Orchestra, Book Talks, and Free Presidents Day Admission

January 4, 2023

Mount Vernon Recognizes Excellence in History Teaching; Loudoun County Teacher Honored

October 11, 2022

George Washington’s Mount Vernon Announces 2022 Student of the Year Award recognizing excellence in civics and history; annual cash prize to high school, middle school student

September 13, 2022

Mount Vernon Hosts Series of Fall Events Including Colonial Fair and Market, Harvest Days, Trick or Treating, Whiskey Tasting, Wine Festival, Book Talks and More

September 8, 2022

On Bastille Day, French Ambassador to U.S. Will Unveil Newly-Restored Lafayette Bedchamber at George Washington’s Mount Vernon

July 14, 2022

Martha Washington’s Papers Published in New Book

August 10, 2022

Celebrate America’s Birthday at Mount Vernon

June 16, 2022

George Washington’s Mount Vernon Wins Prestigious Telly Award for Innovative Guest Orientation Film

June 9, 2022

2022 George Washington Prize Awarded to Bruce A. Ragsdale for “Washington at the Plow”

May 26, 2022