Leadership Giving Societies

The Ann Pamela Cunningham Society

Members of the Ann Pamela Cunningham Society have kindly informed us that they have remembered Mount Vernon in their estate plans or have provided for a planned gift, such as a charitable gift annuity. Miss Cunningham founded the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association of the Union in 1853 and tirelessly gathered support from across America to rescue George Washington’s home and to assure that his legacy endures.

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For questions, please contact Carolina Camargo at [email protected] or 703.799.8652.

Washington Cabinet

Members of the Washington Cabinet serve as ambassadors for Mount Vernon, raising the estate’s profile nationally and advocating for its mission and efforts. Through investments of time, influence, and resources, members of the Washington Cabinet are committed to supporting Mount Vernon’s education and preservation mission.

Membership in Washington Cabinet is by invitation. For questions, please contact the Development Department at 703.799.8647.

Life Guard Society

Named after the elite group of approximately 150 officers responsible for insuring the safety of George Washington, today's members of The Life Guard Society holds fundraising events twice a year to support specific projects at Mount Vernon and also supports the estate through personal contributions. Membership in the Life Guard Society is not considered an honorary role, but rather a call to action – members give generously of time, talent, and resources to help with a wide variety of signature projects focused on Mount Vernon’s mission for preservation and education.

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Membership in The Life Guard Society is by invitation. For questions, please contact the Development Department at 703.799.8647. 

The Connoisseur Society

The Connoisseur Society is a group of George Washington enthusiasts who are dedicated to supporting the acquisition, preservation, and conservation of Mount Vernon’s rich and diverse collections. 

Membership in The Connoisseur Society is by invitation. For questions, please contact the Development Department at 703.799.8647.

The Founders, Washington Committee for Historic Mount Vernon

The Founders Committee is a volunteer support group comprised exclusively of women based in or nearby Washington, DC. For the past three decades, they have developed and supported a wide range of projects, publications, programs, and events which further the objectives of the Mount Vernon estate to preserve Washington’s home and educate the public about the legacy and virtues of George Washington.

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Membership in The Founders, Washington Committee is by invitation. For questions, please contact the Development Department at 703.799.8647.

The Neighborhood Friends of Mount Vernon

The Neighborhood Friends program was created in 1987 to affirm the historic ties that exist between the Mount Vernon estate and its neighbors who live on the original “Five-Farms” of Mount Vernon. This membership program has played a pivotal role in funding many projects of great significance to the estate. Highlights of these projects include: purchasing the land across the river to save the view from the estate; replacing and restoring the Mansion’s roof, basement and windows; and extensive work on the Greenhouse-Slave Quarters.

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