Event
Homeschool Day
Enjoy discounted admission & special activities during Homeschool Day at Mount Vernon.
Open 365 days a year, Mount Vernon is located just 15 miles south of Washington DC.
From the mansion to lush gardens and grounds, intriguing museum galleries, immersive programs, and the distillery and gristmill. Spend the day with us!
Discover what made Washington "first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen".
The Mount Vernon Ladies Association has been maintaining the Mount Vernon Estate since they acquired it from the Washington family in 1858.
Need primary and secondary sources, videos, or interactives? Explore our Education Pages!
The Washington Library is open to all researchers and scholars, by appointment only.
Bring your homeschool students to Mount Vernon!
Enhance your visit to George Washington’s beloved estate with these guides and activities, tailored to the homeschool student.
Each guide provides information and discussion questions about locations on the estate that relate to the chosen subject.
To further enrich your student’s experience after your visit, download the activities that accompany each guide, which are divided by beginner, intermediate, and advanced learning levels.
Gardens and Landscapes | Download PDF |
Farmer and Entrepreneur | Download PDF |
Enslaved Community | Download PDF |
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