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Mount Vernon Digital Experiences

There are so many ways to experience Mount Vernon.

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Join a Livestream

Every Monday through Friday at noon est, tune in to our Facebook and YouTube accounts to see a live broadcast at the estate following these daily themes:

Mansion Mondays – Exploring different areas of the Mansion.
Teaching Tuesdays – For K-12 students, teachers, and parents.
Washington Wednesdays – Learn a different aspect of Washington history each week.
Tranquil Thursdays – Soak in the sights & sounds of Mount Vernon during a peaceful livestream.
Casual Fridays – We’ll keep things casual and do something new & different each week!

Be sure to check the schedule for live book talks and workshops too!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Online Learning

Mount Vernon has compiled a number of primary and secondary sources, videos, games, quizzes, and activities for students and teachers.

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Dig into Archaeology Online

Excavations have yielded over a million artifacts providing a rich assemblage to study the intertwined lives of the plantation community.

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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.

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Follow Us on Social Media

Stay in touch with Mount Vernon on social media and sign up for our emails.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Mount Vernon Digital Experiences