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The President's Table: American Presidential China
February 16, 2008 - January 21, 2009
Donald W. Reynolds Museum: F.M. Kirby Foundation Gallery
Coinciding with the national observation of George Washington’s birthday, Historic Mount Vernon opens Setting the President's Table: American Presidential China from the Robert L. McNeil, Jr.
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The National Treasure Tour at Mount Vernon
April 5 - November 30, 2008
Tours are offered at: 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Due to the popularity of Mount Vernon’s special “Basement Tours” in January and February, the Estate has created an entire “National Treasure Tour” where 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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Colonial Days at Mount Vernon
October 27 - November 14, 2008
Mount Vernon offers area elementary schoolchildren a special field trip experience with craft demonstrations - including blacksmiths, candlemakers and spinners - and a special ceremony at George Washington's Tomb.
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Mount Vernon Kicks Off Scouting Days with Special Activities on Nov. 1st
November 1, 2008
On Saturday, November 1, Mount Vernon kicks off the Scouting Days program with special activities for scouts from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Scouts can participate in activities designed to help earn merit badges focusing on surveying, archaeology, woodworking, animal husbandry, and cooking.
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Veteran's Day
November 11, 2008
FREE admission for active duty, former, and retired military personnel! A FREE community concert by an all-veteran barbershop chorus, singing traditional tunes and a military medley in the Robert H.
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Former White House Pastry Chef at Mount Vernon
November 12 - 25, 2008
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.
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Christmas at Mount Vernon
November 28, 2008 - January 6, 2009
We're joyfully decking the halls for "Christmas at Mount Vernon," a special daytime program offered from Thanksgiving Day weekend through the Twelve Days of Christmas.
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Mount Vernon by Candlelight
November 28 - December 14, 2008
Friday, Saturday & Sunday only
November 28, 29 & 30
December 5, 6 & 7
December 12, 13 & 14Tickets for Friday, November 28 are SOLD OUT! Purchase tickets now for other dates more...
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Ongoing Events
Old Tomb, Washington's Tomb, Slave Memorial
January 1 - December 31, 2008
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. He also selected a site for a new brick tomb to replace the original family vault, which was deteriorating.
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Forest Trail
January 1 - December 31, 2008
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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Gardens
November 1 - December 31, 2008
The Upper Garden contains a wide variety of flowers and trees, including boxwood planted in Washington's day, and 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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Scouting Days
November 1, 2008 - February 15, 2009
All Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Camp Fire Club members, in uniform or wearing an official pin, are admitted FREE to the Estate, and invited to hike the Forest Trail (map provided).
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Storytelling Sessions at Mount Vernon
November 1 - 30, 2008
Children enter a world of fantasy and fables when costumed interpreters weave three tales together during Mount Vernon’s storytelling session, “Once Upon a Time at Mount Vernon”, held every Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m
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Forest Trail
January 1 - December 31, 2009
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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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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