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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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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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Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour
October 3 - 5, 2008
Join Mount Vernon in its rain-or-shine fall celebration of the history of the Virginia wine industry on the east lawn overlooking the Potomac River. Participants sample wines from award-winning Virginia wineries, learn about the successes and failures of our Founding Father’s wine endeavors, enjoy live blues, and meet “George Washington” on the Mansion's piazza.
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Fall Harvest Family Days
October 18 - 19, 2008
The four-acre George Washington: Pioneer Farmer site celebrates the harvest season with FREE horse-drawn wagon rides, a straw bale maze, an opportunity to meet "General Washington," and the chance to learn how to dance 18th-century-style! Plus outdoor cooking demonstrations and concessions.
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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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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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Gardens
September 1 - October 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
October 4 - 5, 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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