Mount Vernon’s Neighborhood Friends is a membership program at Mount Vernon that reflects the special relationship between the present day residents of George Washington’s original five farms and the Mount Vernon Estate. Washington’s original landholdings spread through what is now the 22308, 22309, and 22121 zip codes. When residents of those zip codes join Mount Vernon as members, they also become members of the Neighborhood Friends. 

As stewards of what was once part of Washington’s home, Mount Vernon’s Neighborhood Friends take pride in being active participants in Mount Vernon’s future, participating in exclusive events like the annual Neighborhood Friends Picnic, Birthnight Supper & Ball, and staying up to date on the latest Estate news. In addition, Mount Vernon’s Neighborhood Friends help preserve Mount Vernon for future generations. 

Become a member of Mount Vernon and the Neighborhood Friends today! Members enjoy free daytime admission to the estate, discounted tickets for programs and events, and 10% off at the restaurant and shops.

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Supporting Mount Vernon

Led by a steering committee of local residents, the Neighborhood Friends select a special project each year at Mount Vernon that they fund with membership dues and other fundraising activities. Previous projects include: saving the view-shed by purchasing land across the river from Mount Vernon, replacing and restoring the Mansion’s roof, basement, and windows, and extensive work on the greenhouse slave quarters. This year, the Neighborhood Friends are supporting the restoration of the revitalization of the Mansion.

Mansion REVITALIZATION

Birthnight Supper and Ball

The Neighborhood Friends largest fundraiser of the year is the annual Birthnight Supper and Ball. As Mount Vernon’s oldest fundraiser, the Birthnight Supper and Ball is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate George Washington’s enduring legacy while raising money for the Estate. Highlights of the event include:

  • Cocktail reception and three-course seated dinner at Mount Vernon
  • Entertainment and dancing
  • Live Auction
  • Private tours of the Estate

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Neighborhood Friends Steering Committee

Joe and Ann Somerset, Steering Committee Co-Chairs, Riverwood on Union Farm
Tyler and Jacquie Brown, Stratford on the Potomac on River Farm
Bob and DeNise Enck, Riverside Estates on Muddy Hole Farm
Terry and Trisha Enright, Yacht Haven on Union Farm
Stephen Fahy and Marjorie Roddy, Stratford on the Potomac on River Farm
Daniel and Hyunjoo Fleming, Stratford Landing on River Farm
Matt and Audra Gannon, Riverwood on Union Farm
Rachel Glaws and Joshua Pinedo, Riverwood on Union Farm
Barry and Tracy Hutchison, Stratford Landing on River Farm
Ralph and Jennifer Letizia, Waynewood on River Farm
David McCallum and Victoria Grady, Wellington on River Farm
Michael and Magda Patrick, River Farm
Mark Platt and Julia McLellan, Fields of Woodlawn on Dogue Run Farm
Larry and Kathleen Spoth, Surrey-at-the-Potomac on Forest adjacent to Mansion House Farm
Gregory and Kristin Try, Waynewood on River Farm

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