Learn about George Washington George Washington led the Continental Army to victory during the American Revolution, ran a plantation in Virginia, and served as the first President of the United States. Learn More
Play Be Washington Step into the boots of George Washington as you confront the very challenges he faced during the Revolutionary War and as our first President. You can even play in a group with your friends and family. Learn More
Explore the Museum Collection Discover paintings, prints, sculpture, furniture, ceramics, metals, glass, textiles, tools, clothing, and personal accessories owned by or related to George and Martha Washington and their family. Pictured here is George Washington's pocket drawing set, 1775-1795. Learn More
Online Learning Mount Vernon has compiled a number of primary and secondary sources, videos, games, quizzes, and activities for students and teachers. Learn More
Dig into Archaeology Online Excavations have yielded over a million artifacts providing a rich assemblage to study the intertwined lives of the plantation community. Learn More
Test Your Knowledge How much do you know about George Washington, Martha Washington, Mount Vernon, and the founding era? Find out in one of our quizzes. Learn More
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Discover Washington's World Map With this interactive map, you can follow the routes George Washington took during his life. Discover which states and towns he visited. Learn More
Uncover History Explore the Washington Library's collection of digitized documents and photographs related to George and Martha Washington, their family, Mount Vernon, and the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. Learn More
Research the Enslaved Community Most enslaved people never had an opportunity to learn reading or writing, so they left few written records of their own. At Mount Vernon, we use Washington's words, combined with archaeology and oral history with descendants, to piece together the stories of Mount Vernon’s enslaved community. Learn More
Listen to Conversations at the Washington Library Conversations at the Washington Library is the premier podcast about George Washington and his Early American world. During each episode, listen to discussions with scholars, digital humanists, librarians, and other experts. Learn More