America's Invitation
On July 4, 2026, our nation will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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.
As we prepare for a celebration that honors the first 250 years of the United States, we are embarking on projects to preserve George Washington's estate and celebrate the events of the founding era.
Want to partner with us? Contact Julie Almacy, Director of Public Affairs. jalmacy@mountvernon.org
On July 4, 2026, our nation will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
As we look to the future, and particularly to the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, we are raising funds to take on immediate preservation challenges and ensure that Mount Vernon lasts for generations.
Our preservation team will complete several projects by 2026 as they continue to restore the estate to how it appeared in 1799.
View Current ProjectsMansion Revitalization
Mansion Cellar Foundation
Lafayette Bedchamber
Washington Bedchamber
George Washington's Study
Downstairs Bedchamber
Globe Reproduction
Outbuilding Interpretation
Powell Coach Conservation
Textile Conservation
Union Farm Archaeology
South Garden House
Rustication of the Mansion
Attend our events that share the legacy of the founding era.
Supreme Court Lecture Series: Washington's Heir
May4George Washington Whiskey Tasting
May4–5Revolutionary War Weekend
May9The Pursuit of Happiness: Author Lecture with Jeffrey Rosen
May11George Washington Whiskey Tasting
May11Lives, Loves, and Loss: Remembering the Families
May18George Washington Whiskey Tasting
May25George Washington Whiskey Tasting
Jun1George Washington Whiskey Tasting
Jun8George Washington Whiskey Tasting
Jun8Summer Huzzah
Jun15George Washington Whiskey Tasting
Jun19–22Freedom Before Emancipation: Family Day for Juneteenth
Jun22George Washington Whiskey Tasting
Jun28–29Independence Fireworks
Jun29George Washington Whiskey Tasting
Jul4An American Celebration
Aug3Purple Heart Commemoration
Sep7George Washington Whiskey Tasting
Sep14George Washington Whiskey Tasting
Sep14–15Colonial Market & Fair
Sep21George Washington Whiskey Tasting
Sep28George Washington Whiskey Tasting
Oct8Supreme Court Lecture Series: Making the Presidency
Oct19–20Fall Harvest Festival
Nov29–30Mount Vernon by Candlelight
Dec6–7Mount Vernon by Candlelight
Dec13–14Mount Vernon by Candlelight
Dec14The Death and Mourning of General George Washington Tour
Dec14–15The Death and Mourning of General George Washington Tour
Dec15The Death and Mourning of General George Washington Tour
Dec20–21Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon
Dec22Mount Vernon by Candlelight
In April 2022, Mount Vernon opened a new permanent exhibit that highlights the people who shaped Mount Vernon, including Washington and Custis family members, enslaved and hired laborers, and Vice Regents of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, which has owned and preserved Mount Vernon since the 19th century.
By 2026, we aim to revitalize our George Washington exhibit and bring his story to life using modern technology.
This updated space will focus on why George Washington matters today and how the decisions that he made in his lifetime continue to impact us in the 21st century.
From videos and podcasts to lesson plans and online games, see all of the interactive tools Mount Vernon has to offer about the life of George Washington and the founding of the nation.
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