Mount Vernon hosts a delightful array of events throughout the year. Explore the Calendar of Events to discover wine festivals, candlelight evenings, walking tours, river cruises, an early American crafts fair, and much more. Browse the months, search by events, or get a listing of activities for a particular day. ENTER THE CALENDAR OF EVENTS NOW
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Celebrate Independence Day at George Washington's Mount Vernon
July 4, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Historic Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, salutes our first commander-in-chief with a dazzling display of daytime fireworks during its annual Independence Day event! For the first time ever, visitors will be treated to spectacular made-for-daytime fireworks in patriotic colors fired during the finale of the National Concert Band of America’s performance. The event also includes an inspirational naturalization ceremony for 100 new citizens (also new this year), military reenactments, a special wreathlaying ceremony, free birthday cake for all (while supplies last), and a visit from the “first” first couple, “General and Mrs. Washington." more
C-SPAN Filming Live at Mount Vernon with John Ferling
July 5, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
On July 5, C-SPAN will be filming live at Mount Vernon in the Donald W. Reynolds Museum. BookTV will feature author and historian John Ferling on In Depth. His most recently published title is The Ascent of George Washington: The Hidden Political Genius of an American Icon. more
National Treasure Tour
Daily through October 31
9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
During the "National Treasure Tour” visitors can take an hour-long walking tour that includes behind-the-scenes information about areas where “National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets” filming took place and how these locations were used during George Washington’s time. more
Wheat-Treading Demonstrations
Daily from July 4 through October 18
10:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
July has always been a time of celebration at George Washington’s farm as it marks the beginning of the wheat harvest season. To celebrate Washington the farmer, Mount Vernon’s farm staff kick-off the season on the Fourth of July with wheat-treading demonstrations at the George Washington: Pioneer Farmer site. Costumed staff lead Mount Vernon’s horses as they tread wheat in the 16-sided barn. more
