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George Washington Denture & Last Tooth on Display
October 15, 2009 - December 31, 2013
Donald W. Reynolds Education Center
The lower half of one of the nation’s most famous dentures and George Washington’s last remaining tooth are on display at Mount Vernon!On loan from The New York Academy of Medicine, the denture was the first of several dentures that John Greenwood made for Washington and is dated 1789, the year that Washington took his oath of office in New York City.
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Blacksmith Shop Now Open at Mount Vernon
January 2 - December 31, 2010
After several years of research, archaeology, and reconstruction, George Washington's blacksmith shop is back in business! The building is a careful reproduction of the type of blacksmith shop that operated at Mount Vernon during Washington’s lifetime.
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New Exhibition Opens at Mount Vernon "Bringing Them Home: 150 Years of Restoring the Washington Collection"
February 13, 2010 - January 8, 2012
Donald W. Reynolds Museum
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Historic Mount Vernon’s F.M. Kirby Gallery in the Donald W. Reynolds Museum hosts a special new exhibition, Bringing Them Home: 150 Years of Restoring the Washington Collection.
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The National Treasure Tour at Mount Vernon
March 1 - December 31, 2010
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.
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Mount Vernon's Money Saving Packages!
April 1 - October 31, 2010
This year Mount Vernon offers three money-saving admission packages will be available beginning April 1 through October 31: The Farmer ($17/adult, $8.50/youth), The Commander ($21/adult, $12/youth), and The President ($28/adult, $16/youth).
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Colonial Market & Fair
September 18 - 19, 2010
The Colonial Market & Fair event at Mount Vernon features dozens of America’s finest craftspeople and plenty of family fun! Colonial-attired artisans demonstrate 18th-century crafts and sell traditional wares such as baskets, woodcarvings, tin and ironwork, leatherworkings, weavings, paper-cuttings, furniture, and much more.
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Ongoing Events
Gardens
January 1 - December 31, 2009
The Upper Garden includes a wide variety of flowers and trees, boxwood planted in Washington's day, and a few vegetable beds. The beds have been restored to their originial size, based on careful archaeological excavations, and two boxwood parterres have been re-created with the French fleur-de-lis design that Washington admired.
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Old Tomb, Washington's Tomb, Slave Memorial
January 1 - December 31, 2009
George Washington died in the master bedroom at Mount Vernon on December 14, 1799. In his will, he directed that he be buried on his beloved Mount Vernon estate.
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The Prayer at Valley Forge Painting Now on Display at Historic Mount Vernon
June 1, 2009 - January 15, 2011
Artist Arnold Friberg’s “The Prayer at Valley Forge” painting depicting General Washington kneeling in prayer during the critical winter months at Valley Forge is on display in Historic Mount Vernon’s Donald W. Reynolds building lobby.
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Forest Trail
January 1 - December 31, 2010
This quarter-mile trail leads through woods of Oak, Holly, and Laurel trees, past Washington’s cobble quarry, a Native American site, and over a bridge spanning a steep ravine.
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George Washington: Pioneer Farmer site and 16-sided Treading Barn
April 1 - October 31, 2010
This four-acre site features rare-breed farm animals (oxen, mules, roosters, sheep, and chickens) similar to the varieties Washington had at his farms.
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George Washington's Distillery
April 1 - October 31, 2010
On a daily basis, April1 through October, costumed distillers demonstrate the distillation process in the two-story building, which also features a storage cellar, office, and two bedrooms where the site manager and assistant would have lived.
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George Washington's Gristmill
April 1 - October 31, 2010
Visitors will get the opportunity to see an 18th-century water-powered mill in operation, discover how it works, and learn how this particular mill played an important role in George Washington's vision for America's future as "granary to the world."
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Tribute at the Tomb
April 1 - October 31, 2010
All visitors are invited to participate in a public wreathlaying to commemorate the lives of George and Martha Washington. A historic interpreter will read “Washington's Prayer for His Country” and will lead visitors in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Garden and Landscape Tours
April 1 - October 31, 2010
Please note that the Upper Garden will be CLOSED for restoration work from August 9 through October 4. This 30-minute guided walking tour examines Washington's brilliant design for the grounds around Mount Vernon. Visit the gardens he created, see some of his original trees, and learn how he merged areas for work and leisure to create a master plan for his beloved home.
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Slave Life at Mount Vernon Tour
April 1 - October 31, 2010
Please note that the slave quarters are currently closed for restoration.This 30-minute guided walking tour highlights the lives and contributions of the African-Americans who built and operated the plantation home of George and Martha Washington.
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Wheat-Treading Demonstrations
July 4 - September 6, 2010
George Washington’s farm marks the beginning of the wheat harvest season July 4 with wheat-treading demonstrations at the George Washington: Pioneer Farmer site. Costumed staff will lead Mount Vernon’s horses as they tread wheat in the 16-sided barn
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Wheat-Treading Demonstrations
September 10 - October 24, 2010
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 at 10:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
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