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Our First Person Interpretive Performers provide Mount Vernon visitors with multiple perspectives on George Washington through the eyes of his family, friends, fellow revolutionaries, slaves, employees, and business associates - as well as curious travelers, who were drawn to Mount Vernon in the 18th century just as they are today. Meet real people telling real stories of George Washington and the world he inhabited through our two daily programs: Engaging Encounters and Washington's World.
Engaging Encounters
Encounter the people who lived at, worked at and visited George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate in the 18th Century. As you tour the Mansion grounds and Pioneer Farm, you may meet anyone, from his enslaved workers, to friends and family, to government and business associates – or perhaps simply curious travelers, like yourself, stopping by on a journey. Don't be surprised if you are invited to join a game of trapball on the Bowling Green!
Washington’s World
George Washington strode both the world stage and the grounds of Mount Vernon. Everyday on the estate, you will get the chance to meet some of the people from his larger world away from Mount Vernon as well as those from here at his home. Shows are in the Greenhouse Theatre in the Upper Garden (#4 on your Visitor Map) at 2:30, 3:00, and 3:30 p.m. Shows include:
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Dr. Craik, George Washington’s personal physician and close friend of 40 years, tells of the vigil during the General's final hours.
"For His Faithful Services"
Billy Lee, whose two decades of servitude included riding at General Washington's side during the Revolutionary War, speaks on his experiences with and observations of the General.
“To Lower Her Spirit”
Charlotte, Seamstress to Mrs. Washington and possessed of a spirited personality, speaks of her life at Mount Vernon and reveals some surprising experiences.
"Sit Down, Servant, Sit Down"
Caroline, a House Servant at the Mansion, speaks on witnessing the death of General Washington from the perspective of the enslaved.