Open 365 days a year, Mount Vernon is located just 15 miles south of Washington DC.
From the mansion to lush gardens and grounds, intriguing museum galleries, immersive programs, and the distillery and gristmill. Spend the day with us!
Discover what made Washington "first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen".
The Mount Vernon Ladies Association has been maintaining the Mount Vernon Estate since they acquired it from the Washington family in 1858.
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The Washington Library is open to all researchers and scholars, by appointment only.
Mount Vernon's Education Department offers a number of dynamic, practical, and engaging programs for educators and students of all ages. Get involved by checking out our list of upcoming events.
Join Mount Vernon's K12 and Youth Learning teams for our annual thank you program for teachers. This year's virtual program will explore 18th-century educational opportunities and experiences through the eyes of Martha Washington, enslaved housemaid Caroline Branham, and Scottish physician Dr. James Craik.
Learn MoreHistoric Trades Interpreters Kathrin Breitt Brown and Sara Marie Massie will discuss their expertise with 18th-century trades skills that were essential to Mount Vernon's operations in the 18th century.
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