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.
Harrison Howell Dodge writes:
“The Crown Prince, Ibn Saud of Arabia with his retinue in their native costumes made a colorful center of interest. He was most impressed by Mount Vernon and so appreciative of the courtesies extended to him that he sent Mr. Wall a handsome gold watch.”
