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Mount Vernon’s Neighborhood Friends is a membership program at Mount Vernon that reflects the special relationship between the present-day residents of George Washington’s original Five Farms and the Mount Vernon estate. Washington’s original landholdings spread through what is now the 22308, 22309, and 22121 zip codes. When residents of those zip codes join Mount Vernon as members, they also become members of the Neighborhood Friends. 

As stewards of what was once part of Washington’s home, Mount Vernon’s Neighborhood Friends take pride in being active participants in Mount Vernon’s future, participating in exclusive events like the annual Neighborhood Friends Picnic, Birthnight Supper & Ball, and staying up to date on the latest estate news. In addition, Mount Vernon’s Neighborhood Friends help preserve Mount Vernon for future generations. 

Supporting Mount Vernon

Supporting Mount Vernon

Led by a steering committee of local residents, the Neighborhood Friends select a special project each year at Mount Vernon that they fund with membership dues and other fundraising activities.

Previous projects include: saving the view-shed by purchasing land across the river from Mount Vernon, replacing and restoring the Mansion’s roof, basement, and windows, and extensive work on the greenhouse slave quarters. This year, the Neighborhood Friends are supporting the restoration of the revitalization of the Mansion.

Mansion REVITALIZATIONLearn more about previous projects

Birthnight Supper and Ball

Birthnight Supper and Ball

The Neighborhood Friends largest fundraiser of the year is the annual Birthnight Supper and Ball. As Mount Vernon’s oldest fundraiser, the Birthnight Supper and Ball is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate George Washington’s enduring legacy while raising money for the estate. Highlights of the event include:

  • Cocktail reception and three-course seated dinner at Mount Vernon
  • Entertainment and dancing
  • Live Auction
  • Private tours of the estate

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Neighborhood Friends House Plaque and Historic Map

Neighborhood Friends of Mount Vernon have the exclusive opportunity to purchase a Five Farms Map and Commemorative Plaque. Funds raised through these purchases go to support the Neighborhood Friends’ annual project on the estate. 

Maps and plaques are available for purchase at the Shops at Mount Vernon. Call the Shops at 703.799.8691 for more information. Only current Neighborhood Friends are eligible to purchase. These products are not eligible for the Friends of Mount Vernon 10% discount.

George Washington’s Five Farms Map

George Washington’s Five Farms Map

This reproduction of George Washington’s 1793 hand-drawn map of the Five Farms of the Mount Vernon estate shows what the landscape around your home and community would have looked like 200 years ago.

Each unframed map measures 22” x 16”. Made in the U.S.A.

Commemorative Plaque

Commemorative Plaque

This unique plaque was created specifically to recognize homes that are situated on the original Five Farms of George Washington’s historic estate. The nine-inch oval bears George Washington’s elegantly inscribed cypher in the center. Its bronze-finish aluminum is durable and appropriate for indoor or outdoor display.

Each plaque measures 9”. Made in the U.S.A. Includes an official Certificate of Registry.

Five Farms Map and Commemorative Plaque

Mount Vernon offers two unique items exclusively for our neighbors who live in the two zip codes that comprise Washington's original property, 22308 and 22309. 

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Locate Your Home on Washington's Map

Locate your home within the historic boundaries of George Washington's five farms at Mount Vernon.

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George Washington’s Original Five Farms

Learn more about George Washington’s original five farms.

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Neighborhood Friends Projects

Projects supported by the Neighborhood Friends of Mount Vernon since the inception of the program in 1987.

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Neighborhood Friends House Plaque and Historic Map

Neighborhood Friends of Mount Vernon have the exclusive opportunity to purchase a Five Farms Map and Commemorative Plaque. Funds raised through these purchases go to support the Neighborhood Friends’ annual project on the estate. 

Maps and plaques are available for purchase at the Shops at Mount Vernon. Call the Shops at 703.799.8691 for more information. Only current Neighborhood Friends are eligible to purchase. These products are not eligible for the Friends of Mount Vernon 10% discount.

George Washington’s Five Farms Map

A reproduction of George Washington’s 1793 hand-drawn map of the Five Farms of the Mount Vernon estate shows what the landscape around your home and community would have looked like 200 years ago.

Each unframed map measures 22” x 16”. Made in the U.S.A.

Commemorative Plaque

This unique plaque was created specifically to recognize homes that are situated on the original Five Farms of George Washington’s historic estate. The nine-inch oval bears George Washington’s elegantly inscribed cypher in the center. Its bronze-finish aluminum is durable and appropriate for indoor or outdoor display.

Each plaque measures 9”. Made in the U.S.A. Includes an official Certificate of Registry.

George Washington’s Five Farms Map

This reproduction of George Washington’s 1793 hand-drawn map of the Five Farms of the Mount Vernon estate shows what the landscape around your home and community would have looked like 200 years ago.

Each unframed map measures 22” x 16”. Made in the U.S.A.

Commemorative Plaque

This unique plaque was created specifically to recognize homes that are situated on the original Five Farms of George Washington’s historic estate. The nine-inch oval bears George Washington’s elegantly inscribed cypher in the center. Its bronze-finish aluminum is durable and appropriate for indoor or outdoor display.

Each plaque measures 9”. Made in the U.S.A. Includes an official Certificate of Registry.

Birthnight Supper and Ball

The Neighborhood Friends largest fundraiser of the year is the annual Birthnight Supper and Ball. As Mount Vernon’s oldest fundraiser, the Birthnight Supper and Ball is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate George Washington’s enduring legacy while raising money for the Estate. Highlights of the event include:

  • Cocktail reception and three-course seated dinner at Mount Vernon
  • Entertainment and dancing
  • Live Auction
  • Private tours of the Estate

Learn More

Supporting Mount Vernon

Led by a steering committee of local residents, the Neighborhood Friends select a special project each year at Mount Vernon that they fund with membership dues and other fundraising activities.

Previous projects include: saving the view-shed by purchasing land across the river from Mount Vernon, replacing and restoring the Mansion’s roof, basement, and windows, and extensive work on the greenhouse slave quarters.

Learn more about previous projects

 

This year, the Neighborhood Friends are supporting the restoration of the revitalization of the Mansion.

Mansion REVITALIZATION

Neighborhood Friends Steering Committee

Joe and Ann Somerset
Steering Committee Co-Chairs		 Riverwood on Union Farm
Tyler and Jacquie Brown Stratford on the Potomac on River Farm
Bob and DeNise Enck Riverside Estates on Muddy Hole Farm
Terry and Trisha Enright Yacht Haven on Union Farm
Stephen Fahy and Marjorie Roddy Stratford on the Potomac on River Farm
Daniel and Hyunjoo Fleming Stratford Landing on River Farm
Matt and Audra Gannon Riverwood on Union Farm
Rachael Glaws and Joshua Pinedo Riverwood on Union Farm
Barry and Tracy Hutchison Stratford Landing on River Farm
Ralph and Jennifer Letizia Waynewood on River Farm
David McCallum and Victoria Grady Wellington on River Farm
Michael and Magda Patrick River Farm
Mark Platt and Julia McLellan Fields of Woodlawn on Dogue Run Farm
Larry and Kathleen Spoth Surrey-at-the-Potomac on
Forest adjacent to Mansion House Farm
Gregory and Kristin Try Waynewood on River Farm

 

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