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
Let Freedom Ring! Independence Day kicks off the final weekend for the replica Liberty Bell at Mount Vernon
July 4, 2008
Historic Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, celebrates Independence Day with daytime activities including military reenactments, patriotic music by the National Concert Band of America, a special wreathlaying ceremony, free birthday cake for all (while supplies last), and a visit from “General and Mrs. Washington”. Independence Day weekend is the last chance to see a full-sized replica of the original Liberty Bell on display and rung every hour at Mount Vernon! more
The Whiskey Rebellion Comes to Mount Vernon!
August 9 - 10, 2008
The Whiskey Rebellion controversy comes to Historic Mount Vernon for the first time with dramatic performances, a military encampment, militia drilling, music, open-hearth cooking, and costumed demonstrations at George Washington’s Distillery & Gristmill.
Tour the Gristmill and Distillery as costumed workers operate both buildings. Enjoy tastes of food made from cornmeal, and purchase your own meal ground at the Gristmill.
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Mount Vernon Gives Away Its China This Summer!
June 1, 2008 – August 31, 2008
In celebration of the exhibition “Setting the President’s Table: American Presidential China,” visitors to Mount Vernon will have a chance every day from June 1 to August 31 to win a piece of porcelain featuring the Martha Washington “States” pattern. more
