Mount Vernon hosts a delightful array of events throughout the year. Explore the Calendar of Events to discover wine festivals, candlelight evenings, walking tours, river cruises, an early American crafts fair, and much more. Browse the months, search by events, or get a listing of activities for a particular day. ENTER THE CALENDAR OF EVENTS NOW
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August 9 - 10, 2008
George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill is the site of a Whiskey Rebellion on August 9th & 10th! The first Whiskey Rebellion at Mount Vernon takes place with dramatic performances, a military encampment, militia drilling, music, open-hearth cooking, and costumed demonstrations at George Washington’s Distillery & Gristmill.
Tour the Gristmill and Distillery as costumed workers operate both buildings. Enjoy tastes of food made from cornmeal, and purchase your own meal ground at the Gristmill.
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In celebration of the exhibition “Setting the President’s Table: American Presidential China,” visitors to
Mount Vernon & the Corcoran Gallery of Art Offer Half-Price Tickets
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May 1, 2008 - July 27, 2008
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