Visit George Washington's estate this holiday season.

Join us for special evening events or take part in holiday activities during daytime admission.

Dates

We're Open

Daily, including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Evening Holiday Events

Throughout the season, Mount Vernon hosts events for the entire family.

Winter Glow

Nov. 27-29, Dec. 11-13, 18-19, & 26-28

Join us for an enchanted evening of winter lights at Mount Vernon. 

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Christmas Illuminations

 

DECEMBER 15 & 16

Kick-off the holiday season with wintry lights and sparkling fireworks overlooking the Potomac River.

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Mount Vernon by Candlelight

 

November 24-25

December 1-2; 8-9; 17

Join us for a candlelit tour of the historic area and learn about holiday traditions in 18th-century Virginia.

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Daytime Holiday Activities

Visit Mount Vernon during the holiday season.

Visit Mount Vernon

 

Open Daily, Including Christmas Day

Holiday programs and tours fill each day with delight at George Washington's estate. Tour the Mansion (reserve your tour ticket during online checkout) and enjoy the grand Christmas trees in the Ford Orientation Center. 

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Aladdin the Camel

Aladdin the Camel

Nov. 26 – Jan. 6

Meet the Christmas camel, Aladdin.

In 1787, George Washington paid 18 shillings to bring a camel to Mount Vernon for Christmas.

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The Shops at Mount Vernon

The Shops at Mount Vernon

Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale: 11/25-11/28

In-Store: Buy More, Save More 

  • For orders of $50, save $10
  • For orders of $100, save $20
  • For orders of $150, save $30

This offer is valid in-store only.

Online: save 20% 

Shop for holiday gifts online and save 20%. (This discount does not apply in-store).

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Holiday Craft Workshops

Holiday Craft Workshops

Dec. 3 & 4

Create your own holiday decor with an assortment of evergreens and botanical accents, including some collected from Mount Vernon’s historic landscape. Each craft workshop is taught by Melanie Welles Creamer, Mount Vernon Greenhouse Manager, and longtime floral designer.

The Holiday Craft Workshops are SOLD OUT.

Kissing Ball Design Class

Winter Wreath Class

Mount Vernon is located in northern Virginia, just a short drive from Washington, D.C.

For more information about things to do in Virginia, visit Virginia.org, the official tourism website for the state of Virginia. You’ll find an overview of each region in Virginia, as well as information about cultural attractions, museums, upcoming events, and where to stay. You can also purchase merchandise featuring the official Virginia slogan, “Virginia is for Lovers.”

A Very Mount Vernon Christmas

Learn about 18th century winters at Mount Vernon

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