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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

Tickets for Mount Vernon by Candlelight Now On Sale!

Tickets for Friday, November 28 are SOLD OUT! Purchase tickets now for other dates HERE.

"Mrs. Washington" hosts an enchanting evening of candlelit tours, fireside Christmas caroling, and hot cider and ginger cookies. A newly-formatted tour includes the first and second floors, featuring characters from the Washingtons' world guiding visitors through the home and adding ambiance and authenticity to a traditional Christmas evening at Mount Vernon. more

Former White House Pastry Chef to Create Gingerbread Mount Vernon Mansion!

November 12- November 25, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Special booksigning on November 22 & 23 at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Mount Vernon welcomes former White House pastry chef Roland Mesnier as he creates a gingerbread replica of George Washington's home from November 12 through November 25. Visitors can watch Mesnier as he constructs the masterpiece, which will include intricate details such as works of art on walls and marzipan George and Martha Washington figures. Included in admission to the Estate. more

Christmas at Mount Vernon

November 28, 2008 - January 6, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Mount Vernon is decking the halls with a special new daytime program, Christmas at Mount Vernon. Exciting attractions include a dozen themed Christmas trees, a gingerbread Mount Vernon mansion created by former White House pastry chef Roland Mesnier, historical chocolate-making demonstrations, 18th-century dancing, and a real Christmas camel – just like George Washington had on the grounds in 1787!

The third floor of the Mansion will be open to the public. This is the only time of the year that visitors are allowed access to this floor. more

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