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April 1st - June 30th, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Mount Vernon in the Civil War Walking Tour

Mount Vernon invites visitors to experience a unique side of Civil War history at George Washington’s home through a new walking tour, Mount Vernon in the Civil War, beginning April 2. Explore historic locations and listen to dramatic Civil War stories – from the life-risking efforts of the estate’s earliest caretakers to battlefield cannon fire rumbling the Mansion!

These special tours are limited in capacity and cost $5 in addition to Estate admission.

May 5th 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
An Amazing Finale, By George!

Catch the season finale of the Amazing Race this Sunday, May 5, at 7 p.m. CST/8 p.m. EST on CBS for an amazing ending, by George!

Want to know more? Watch the trailer at the end of last week’s episode or check out a sneak preview.

Help keep Mount Vernon amazing by voting for George!

May 10th 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Farm to Table: Cocktails, Tour & Dinner

Learn about food culture at Mount Vernon on a guided tour and enjoy the rare opportunity to sip cocktails in the upper garden.  A four-course dinner at the Mount Vernon Inn, inspired by the Washingtons’ entertaining style will highlight the season’s freshest produce from the estate. Tickets: $175. On sale beginning April 5. Click here for tickets (note: please scroll past Wine Festival to find tickets to the Farm to Table event).

Please note, ticket sales for this event will close at 5:00pm on Friday, May 3, 2013.

Planned Menu (subject to onsite produce availability):
Amuse-Bouche
Vichyssoise

First Course
Spring Asparagus Vinaigrette with a Nasturtium Garnish
Homemade Breads & Colonial Crackers

Entrée
Mortadella Stuffed Pork Loin with Truffle Butter

Salad Course
Fresh Garden Salad with Roasted Beets and Warm Goat Cheese

Dessert
Rhubarb and Strawberry Cobbler with Homemade Honey & Vanilla Bean Ice Cream


Event Itinerary:
6:30pm – 7:15pm -- Reception in the upper garden with specialty cocktails and hors d'oeuvre.

7:15pm – 8:00pm -- Custom tour of the lower garden and Mansion.

8:00pm-10:00pm -- Seated dinner at the Mount Vernon Inn.

May 11th - May 12th, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mother's Day Weekend at Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon invites guests to spend Mother’s Day with the "Mother of Our Country" and her granddaughter "Nelly Custis!" Enjoy "Lady Washington's" reminiscences of motherhood and her sage advice to her youngest granddaughter. Experience the estate with its picture-perfect gardens in full bloom.

Programming is included in regular estate admission: adults, $17; children ages 6-11, $8; and children 5 and under are admitted free.