The hospitality of the Washingtons was legendary. Neighbors were invited to eat at Washington’s table, hunt on his land, and grind grain at his Gristmill. This historic tradition of welcome is still alive today! If you live on one of George Washington’s original five farms (Virginia zip codes 22308, 22309, and 22121), you may join the Neighborhood Friends of Mount Vernon and enjoy the hospitality of your very famous neighbor year-round.
Neighborhood Friends receive exclusive benefits including estate admissions, discounts at the Mount Vernon Inn and The Shops, as well as invitations to the annual Family Night Picnic! Exclusively for Neighborhood Friends, the Family Night Picnic gives neighbors a chance to enjoy a complimentary picnic, mansion tours, wagon rides, colonial games, live music and much more!
Membership Levels
Neighborhood Friends Palladian Society ($50-$99)
Neighborhood Friends Piazza Society ($100-$249)
- Membership card good for EIGHT transferable single-day estate admissions.
- An invitation for FOUR to the annual Neighborhood Friends Family Night Picnic.
- Invitations to special events or lectures at Mount Vernon.
- Recognition in Mount Vernon’s Annual Report, which you will receive.
- 10% discount on purchases made at The Shops at Mount Vernon.
- 10% discount at The Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant.
- A subscription to Mount Vernon’s semi-annual informative newsletter, Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow.
- Opportunities to participate in the members-only advanced ticket purchase periods for popular public events like Spring and Fall Wine Festival and holiday-season Mount Vernon by Candlelight.
Neighborhood Friends Colonnade Society ($250-$499)
- Membership card good for TWELVE transferable single-day estate admissions.
- An invitation for SIX to the annual Neighborhood Friends Family Night Picnic.
- An invitation for TWO to attend a special 18th-century candlelight tour and holiday reception at Mount Vernon.
- Invitations to special events or lectures at Mount Vernon.
- Recognition in Mount Vernon’s Annual report, which you will receive.
- 10% discount on purchases made at The Shops at Mount Vernon.
- 10% discount at The Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant.
- A subscription to Mount Vernon’s semi-annual informative newsletter, Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow.
- Opportunities to participate in the members-only advanced ticket purchase periods for popular public events like Spring and Fall Wine Festival and holiday-season Mount Vernon by Candlelight.
Neighborhood Friends Cupola Society ($500-$999)
- Membership card good for TWENTY transferable single-day estate admissions.
- An invitation for SIX to the annual Neighborhood Friends Family Night Picnic.
- An invitation for TWO to a apecial 18th-century candlelight tour and holiday reception at Mount Vernon.
- Invitations to special events or lectures at Mount Vernon.
- Recognition in Mount Vernon’s Annual Report, which you will receive.
- 10% discount on purchases made at The Shops at Mount Vernon.
- 10% discount at The Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant.
- A subscription to Mount Vernon’s semi-annual informative newsletter, Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow.
- Opportunities to participate in the members-only advanced ticket purchase periods for popular public events like Spring and Fall Wine Festival and holiday-season Mount Vernon by Candlelight.
Neighborhood Friends Regent’s Circle ($1,000-$4,999)
This group of involved Neighborhood Friends seeks to make a more significant personal impact on Mount Vernon. In addition to the benefits received by The Cupola Society members, Mount Vernon is pleased to offer these additional benefits to Regent’s Circle members:
- Membership card for UNLIMITED admissions to Mount Vernon for EIGHT (member and seven accompanying people).
- A flag that has been flown in your name over Mount Vernon with an elegant personalized certificate, suitable for framing.
- A complimentary Palladian Society membership to be given as a gift.
- Regent’s Circle member packet containing an official Mount Vernon Guidebook, and information about seasonal events and educational programs.
- Invitations to selected private events and parties at Mount Vernon.
Join the Neighborhood Friends of Mount Vernon today and start enjoying the privileges of membership!
