Important Announcements!

George Washington's World for Kids

For a stiff-lipped Founder of the United States, George Washington led an awfully exciting life. Soldier, farmer, statesman...he was even famous for his love of dancing. On this new website, discover the real Washington at home and at war. Explore a 3D Mount Vernon in search of artifacts that reveal the many facets of the man. Play the harpsichord in a rhythm game so he can dance with his beloved Martha. And serve as gun captain at Washington's moment of greatest military achievement, the siege of Yorktown. 

Washington as a Visionary: The Architect of Republican Government
Monday, November 16th, 4:00-5:30 p.m.

Mount Vernon is pleased to present this special Fall Lecture for educators by esteemed political scientist and Berkeley professor, Ken Jowitt. Dr. Jowitt will explore how Washington consolidated the necessary political power to create a new nation.  This free event will be held in Mount Vernon's Distance Learning Center- RSVP by emailing education@mountvernon.org.

 Martha Washington: A Life

In order to provide more resources on Martha Washington’s fascinating life and material culture, we have launched a brand new website, Martha Washington: A Life. The site provides biographical information, three fabulous teaching modules that correlate to national standards, a searchable archive of all objects and documents that relate to Martha Washington, and research resources.