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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 - October 31, 2008
Tours are offered at: 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 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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Mount Vernon and Corcoran Gallery of Art Offer Half-Price Tickets
May 1 - July 27, 2008
Corcoran Gallery of Art & Historic Mount Vernon
With gas prices rising, two area attractions, Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens and the Corcoran Gallery of Art, are partnering to give visitors a good deal! Beginning May 1, visitors who purchase a ticket to Mount Vernon OR the Corcoran will receive 50% off adult admission to the other site through July 27.
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Mount Vernon Gives Away Its China This Summer!
June 1 - 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.
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An American Celebration 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.
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Wheat Treading Demonstrations
July 4 - October 31, 2008
George Washington: Pioneer Farmer Site
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 at 10:30 a.
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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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George Washington: Pioneer Farmer site and 16-sided Treading Barn
March 15 - October 31, 2008
This four-acre site features rare-breed farm animals (oxen, mules, roosters, sheep, and chickens) similar to the varieties Washington had at his farms. Seasonal activities guide visitors through history and 18th century horsing around at the newly re-created 16-sided round barn, as horses and mules walk the circular second floor treading wheat.
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George Washington's Distillery
March 15 - October 31, 2008
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George Washington's Gristmill at Mount Vernon
March 15 - October 31, 2008
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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Slave Life at Mount Vernon Tour
March 15 - October 31, 2008
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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Tribute at the Tomb
March 15 - October 31, 2008
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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Potomac River Sightseeing Cruise
March 15 - October 16, 2008
Enjoy a forty-minute sightseeing excursion and waterside view of Mount Vernon. Several excursions offered daily (excluding Monday).
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Garden and Landscape Tours
March 15 - October 31, 2008
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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Early Opening
April 1 - August 31, 2008
Open to the public at 8:00 a.m., Mount Vernon is one of the few early-opening attractions in the Washington, D.C. area. Mount Vernon's summer hours begin April 1.
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Gardens
April 1 - August 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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Special Milling Demonstrations at George Washington's Gristmill
July 5 - 6, 2008
This weekend at the Gristmill visitors can watch as millers work the Oliver Evans milling system. The system is an intricate system of pullies and levers that won U.S. Patent #3.
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