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.
Explore the inspiring stories of notable former board members who truly made a difference in the history of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.
The founder of the Mount Vernon Ladies Association (MVLA), Ann Pamela Cunningham created the organization responsible for saving and restoring Mount Vernon. In doing so, she established one of the earliest preservation and heritage organizations in the United States.
The first Vice Regent for South Carolina was the only member of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association to have actually seen George Washington in person. In 1777, she and several other young women serenaded the president-elect on his inaugural tour.
The third Vice Regent for Virginia defended the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association against a bill which would transfer ownership of Washington's estate to the government in the early 20th century.
Each Regent of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association has put her own touch on the position and the Estate.
The daughter of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Alice Longfellow ranks as the longest-serving vice regent in the history of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.
The second Vice Regent for California was a remarkable woman who tamed the Potomac River, electrified the estate, and advocated women's education in the early 20th century.
We are proud that Mount Vernon does not accept government funding. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and rely solely upon patriotic individuals, foundations, and corporations to help preserve George Washington’s home and to educate visitors from all over the world.
Learn more about the first national historic preservation organization who have worked to preserve Washington's home for over 150 years.
The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association was the first national historic preservation organization and is the oldest women's patriotic society in the United States. Support their continued efforts by becoming a member.
