Why is Houdon’s bust of George Washington so important? What were the General’s dentures really made of? What did Martha Washington wear? Explore highlights from the Collections to learn more.

A newly reconstructed slave cabin, located near the pioneer farmer site was created using documentary and graphic information relating to slave housing at Mount Vernon.

George Washington's Mount Vernon estate extended over eight thousand acres and was divided into five farms, each a complete unit with its own overseers, work force of slaves, livestock, equipment, and buildings.