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George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon Celebrates Tenth Anniversary with Series of Events Focused on Democracy and Lasting Legacy of George Washington

October 4, 2023

Fall is the Time to Visit George Washington’s Mount Vernon With Multiple Popular Events Scheduled; Upcoming Events Include the Fall Wine Festival, Archeology Days, Harvest Festival, Trick-or-Treating, Book Event with General Petraeus

October 2, 2023

Mount Vernon Awards the 2023 Students of the Year Prize for Excellence in Civics and History in Honor of Dr. Jennifer London; Recognizes Wenatchee, WA and Honolulu, HI Students for Outstanding George Washington Projects

September 20, 2023

In Celebration of the George Washington Presidential Library’s Tenth Anniversary, Mount Vernon to Host Prestigious Democracy Symposium

September 12, 2023

George Washington’s Mount Vernon Kicks Off Fall with a Multitude of Popular Events. Upcoming Events Include the Colonial Fair, Wine Festival, Gala Dinner, Book Event with General Petraeus, Fall Harvest Festival, Trick-or-Treating, and More

September 6, 2023

Mount Vernon Hosts First-Ever Book Discussion and Signing with Four Finalist Authors for the Prestigious George Washington Prize; Upcoming Events Also Include the Colonial Fair, Purple Heart Ceremony, Whiskey Tastings, and the 5K and 10-Miler Patriot Run

August 2, 2023

George Washington Prize Nominees Announced, Special Author Discussion and Book Signing at Mount Vernon August 24

July 18, 2023

Ship Naming Celebration, Sponsor Announcement for the Future USS Lafayette at George Washington’s Mount Vernon

June 30, 2023

Celebrate America’s Birthday at George Washington’s Mount Vernon

June 29, 2023

Kick Off Summer at George Washington’s Mount Vernon: Craft Beer Summerfest, Juneteenth Family Day, Independence Day Celebrations, Archeology Day, Book Events, and Much More

June 6, 2023

Mount Vernon Recognizes Excellence in History Teaching Fairfax County Teacher Honored

May 25, 2023

Mount Vernon Receives Preserving America Grant from Americana Corner

May 5, 2023

May and June at George Washington’s Mount Vernon: Revolutionary War Weekend, Mother’s Day Brunch, Wine and Whiskey Tastings, Book Events, Fireworks and More

May 3, 2023

Mount Vernon’s Horticulture Director Receives Presidential Appointment: J. Dean Norton to Serve on the Committee for the Preservation of the White House

April 25, 2023

Spring is the Time to Experience Mount Vernon

March 29, 2023