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.
Need help with homework? Our Digital Encyclopedia has all of the answers students and teachers need.
The Washington Library is open to all researchers and scholars, by appointment only.
Join Education staff in exploring the many connections between STEAM and the history of George Washington’s Mount Vernon and the 18th century through the lens of primary source objects, documents, and place.
Learn MoreJoin Education staff and K-12 teachers from across the DMV to explore the many connections between STEAM and the history of George Washington’s Mount Vernon and the 18th century through the lens of historic preservation.
Teachers who register must be currently educating D.C., MD, or VA students in a formal K-12 school environment.
Learn MoreMount Vernon welcomes homeschooling families to discover the 18th century by exploring the Farm at Mount Vernon!
Learn More TicketsJoin Mount Vernon for a FREE live virtual program for K-12 classrooms. Help your students dive deeper into the topic of historical leadership and explore how they can utilize their leadership skills today.
The program will run on Thursday, March 2, at 11 a.m. ET and 2 p.m. ET over Zoom. Teachers only need to register for ONE session total.
Join Mount Vernon for a FREE live virtual program to celebrate Washington's birthday right in your classroom!
Learn MoreJoin Mount Vernon for a FREE live virtual program to celebrate Washington's birthday right in your classroom!
Learn MoreJoin Mount Vernon for a FREE live virtual program for K-12 classrooms. Help your students explore the institution of slavery at Mount Vernon while learning about lives and legacies of individual enslaved people who were forced to live at labor here.
The program will run on Tuesday, January 24 at 11 a.m. ET and 2 p.m. ET over Zoom. Teachers only need to register for ONE session total.
George Washington’s Mount Vernon presents a free onsite and virtual program to thank K12 teachers. Martha Washington will discuss subjects related to women's lives in the 18th century, followed by candlelight tours of the mansion.
Registration Opens November 21.
Learn MoreJoin Mount Vernon for a FREE live virtual program for K-12 classrooms. Help your students get ready for Thanksgiving by examining Washington's legacy in establishing the national holiday!
The program will run on Friday, November 18, and Tuesday, November 22, at 11 a.m. ET and 1 p.m. ET. Teachers only need to register for ONE session total.
Join Mount Vernon for a FREE live virtual program for K-12 classrooms. Help your students get ready for Thanksgiving by examining Washington's legacy in establishing the national holiday!
The program will run on Friday, November 18, and Tuesday, November 22, at 11 a.m. ET and 1 p.m. ET. Teachers only need to register for ONE session total.
Join Education staff and K-12 teachers from across the DMV to explore the many connections between STEAM and the history of George Washington’s Mount Vernon and the 18th century.
Teachers who register must be currently educating D.C., MD, or VA students in a formal K-12 school environment.
Learn MoreRegister for FREE 2-hour workshop for K-12 teachers co-hosted by Mount Vernon and National History Day in Pennsylvania.
During the workshop, teachers will learn about Washington's biography, explore his multiple legacies from the frontier, and discover where to find primary source materials to aid students throughout their research projects.
Learn MoreAttend a FREE 2-day George Washington Teacher Institute digital symposium for K-12 teachers to learn more about Martha Washington's biography, complex legacies, and how to teach 18th century women's history.
Learn MoreREGISTER BELOW to join Education staff and K-12 teachers from across the DMV to explore the many connections between STEAM and the history of George Washington’s Mount Vernon and the 18th century.
Teachers who register must currently educate D.C., MD, or VA students in a formal K-12 school environment.
Learn MoreOn June 12, step back in time to 1790s Philadelphia with our roleplaying experience, the Situation Room. During this 75-minute game, the actions you take will decide the fate of our young nation.
Your ticket also includes access to the grounds of Mount Vernon (a $28 value).
This event is hosted in partnership with Made By Us and the nation’s leading cultural institutions to encourage civic participation.
Learn More TicketsJoin Education staff and K-12 teachers from across the DMV to explore the many connections between STEAM and the history of George Washington’s Mount Vernon and the 18th century.
Teachers who register must be currently educating D.C., MD, or VA students in a formal K-12 school environment.
Learn MoreThis half-day digital workshop for K-12 teachers explores how to bring George Washington, Mount Vernon, and STEAM into your classroom.
Teachers who register must be currently educating American students in a formal K-12 school environment.
Learn MoreTake an active role in deciding history, while enjoying a night out with your friends or colleagues.
In this immersive experience similar to Model UN, you'll navigate international and domestic crises in 18th century America; the decisions made by the group influences the outcome of the simulation.
Learn MoreThis year, the Annual Martha Washington Lecture pays special tribute to the groundbreaking career of Mary Wiseman, who recently retired from her role officially portraying Martha Washington at Mount Vernon for the past 17 years.
This annual event was created to share new scholarship and insights into the life and times of Martha Washington and is made possible through a generous grant from the Richard S. Reynolds Foundation of Richmond, Virginia.
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.
Learn MoreJoin 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 MoreCurator of Fine and Decorative Arts Adam Erby and Associate Curator Jessie MacLeod will explore how they work to interpret Mount Vernon's collections and exhibit them on-site and online.
Learn MoreJoin Mount Vernon experts and external speakers for a FREE 3-day symposium exploring why and how to teach slavery in Washington's 18th-century world.
Learn MoreDirector of Horticulture Dean Norton and Livestock Manager Lisa Pregent will talk about their roles preserving Mount Vernon's landscape and caring for its animals.
Learn MoreJoin Genealogist and Family Historian Steve Hammond for a live discussion on the Syphax family lineage and their connections to historic sites in the area, including Mount Vernon.
Learn MoreJoin staff George Washington's Mount Vernon and the New-York Historical Society for a full-day workshop on Women and the Revolution on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, in New York, New York.
Learn MoreEducators in Massachusetts are invited to register for a FREE workshop co-hosted by the American Antiquarian Society and the George Washington Teacher Institute.
Learn MoreEducators in Massachusetts are invited to register for a FREE workshop co-hosted by the Paul Revere House and Learning and the George Washington Teacher Institute.
Learn MoreEducators in Mississippi are invited to register for a FREE workshop co-hosted by the Delta Center for Culture and Learning and the George Washington Teacher Institute.
Learn MoreJoin staff of Mount Vernon and Grand Rapids Public Schools for a full-day workshop on George Washington and the West on Monday, August 12, 2019 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Learn MoreThe George Washington Teacher Institute (GWTI) has been hosting its residential program for 20 years. Come to Mount Vernon to celebrate the lasting impact of this program with fellow teachers who have attended over the years. Programming will include behind the scenes and before/after hours access for you and your guests.
Learn MoreVisit George Washington’s Mount Vernon for a full day STEM workshop on Tuesday, February 26th focused on gaining an understanding of George Washington the designer, engineer, and architect, and the 18th century world in which he lived.
Learn MoreCome explore George Washington and the American Revolution in New York City. Educators in the New York area are invited to register for a workshop co-hosted by the New York Historical Society and the George Washington Teacher Institute.
Learn MoreCome explore French Colonial Culture in Historic St. Genevieve, Missouri. Teachers will work with Mount Vernon History scholars and educators to dive deep into content, including George Washington’s leadership during the colonial period and how political alliances reached as far as the western colonial frontier while exploring the local historic sites and objects from the era.
Learn MoreFall Residential Program
Gain insight into the journey George Washington took to gain a reputation that inspired others in his success during this 4-day residential program at Mount Vernon. Make connections between Washington's story and your students' lives and return to your classroom armed with new resources.
Learn MoreJoin George Washington's Mount Vernon's Education Team at the University of Central Florida for a primary source workshop.
Learn MoreJoin the Virginia Council for Social Studies at the Washington Library at George Washington's Mount Vernon for a primary source-based workshop.
Learn MoreThe Washington Library at George Washington's Mount Vernon is celebrating 5 years of programming at Mount Vernon and around the country. Join us at the Truman Library in Independence, MO on September 24th from 4:00pm - 6:00pm (CST) for presidential trivia, happy hour, and a digital meet and greet with the new director of The Washington Library.
Can't make it to Independence, Missouri? Join the conversation digitally! Use 1732 as your passcode.
Learn More TicketsSummer Residential Program - Week 6
Gain insight into the journey George Washington took to gain a reputation that inspired others in his success during this 5-day residential program at Mount Vernon. Make connections between Washington's story and your students' lives and return to your classroom armed with new resources.
Learn MoreSummer Residential Program - Week 5
Discover George Washington's individual contributions to the French and Indian War and the American Revolution, as well as the broader impact these events had on 18th-century society. Sessions will focus on Washington's leadership challenges and opportunities, as well as the decisions of individual men and women to join the Patriot cause.
Join educators at George Washington's Mount Vernon and National Colonial Farm at Piscataway Park on July 24 and July 26 in an exploration of multiple perspectives of individuals living along the Potomac River during the 18th century.
Learn MoreSummer Residential Program - Week 4
Discover how George Washington's interest in surveying, agriculture, and innovation created lasting effects on the progress of the economy of the young United States. Explore the limits and opportunities of Washington's own entrepreneurial interests through hands-on experiences on the Mount Vernon Estate and in-depth primary source analysis with account books, farm reports, and maps. Participants will gain first-hand experience combining STEM and historical thinking skills.
Summer Residential Program - Week 3
Explore George Washington's influence on the seminal moments of our nation's founding through examination of his role at the Constitutional Convention, in the ratification of the Constitution, and as the first president.
Summer Residential Program - Week 2
Explore the lives of the over 300 enslaved individuals who lived and worked at George Washington's Mount Vernon. Individual narratives of these men and women will be used side-by-side with written records and archaeological evidence to broaden your understanding of slavery in the 18th century.
Summer Residential Program - Week 1
Find new ways to connect the women of the founding era to the broader subject of women's history through an examination of Martha Washington and her contemporaries. Special focus will be paid to the time Martha Washington spent by her husband's side during the American Revolution and her role as the first First Lady of the United States of America.
Spring Residential Program
Explore the lives of the over 300 enslaved individuals who lived and worked at George Washington's Mount Vernon. Individual narratives of these men and women will be used side-by-side with written records and archaeological evidence to broaden your understanding of slavery in the 18th century.
The applications period for this program has ended.
Learn MoreJoin George Washington's Mount Vernon and the Oklahoma History Center to explore the agricultural world of George Washington, including hands-on learning and teaching sensitive topics.
Learn MoreJoin George Washington's Mount Vernon and the Huntington Library to explore the political and private spheres of 18th century Americans, including George Washington, through four case studies.
Learn MoreCo-sponsored by the New York Historical Society and the George Washington Teacher Institute, this workshop will allow teachers to explore the history of the Revolutionary War through primary source documents. Teachers will work with historians and museum educators to dive deep into content, including George Washington’s leadership and the Battle of Brooklyn, while exploring the New York Historical Society’s exhibition, Mapping America’s Road from Revolution to Independence, and objects from the era.
Learn MoreJoin the Education Department for a special evening for educators with the BackStory Podcast.
Tour the Mount Vernon mansion by candlelight, explore the Donald W. Reynolds Education Center and Museum, enjoy a conversation with producers and historians of BackStory, and celebrate the season with hors d’oeuvres and drinks hosted by the Mount Vernon Education Department and the Washington Library.
Registration will open on November 20, 2017.
Please Note: This program has a $5 registration fee. The registration fee will be refunded after attendance at the event; registrants who do not attend the event will not be refunded.
Learn MoreMilwaukee Public Schools teachers will have an opportunity to meet with educators and scholars from George Washington’s Mount Vernon over the course of three workshops. Workshops will focus on skill- and inquiry-based learning by examining primary and secondary sources including documents, objects, place, biography, and art. Educators will emerge from the workshop series with fresh content, resources, pedagogy, and the confidence to teach with primary sources in the classroom. The workshops include the Revolutionary War (October 26, 2017), slavery (January 25, 2018), and leadership (March 22, 2018).
For more information or to register for this program, please contact Jennie Ekstein, Social Studies Teaching Specialist, Milwaukee Public Schools at lueckjm1@milwaukee.k12.wi.us.
Learn MoreReferring to Henry Knox, Washington once wrote to John Adams, “there is no man in the United States with whom I have been in habits of greater intimacy; no one whom I have loved more sincerely, nor any for whom I have had a greater friendship”. Through this one-day workshop with Fort Ticonderoga, teachers will examine the relationship of these two men through rich content, primary sources, and a tour of Fort Ticonderoga.
Learn MoreJoin George Washington's Mount Vernon and The Cleveland Museum of Art to explore George Washington's life and contributions to American History through images.
Please Note: This program is currently at capacity.
Learn MoreThroughout this three-day workshop, co-hosted by the Center for the Study of the American Constitution at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, teachers will explore the life, leadership, and legacy of George Washington through the lens of the relationships he made over the course of his life. Participants will do a deep dive into 18th-century content, including primary sources, and gain strategies and new methodology to take back to their classroom.
Please Note: Registration for this program has closed.
Learn MoreSummer Residential Program - Week 6
Explore George Washington's influence on the seminal moments of our nation's founding through examination of his role at the Constitutional Convention, in the ratification of the Constitution, and as the first president.
The application deadline for this program has passed.
Learn MoreSummer Residential Program - Week 5
Find new ways to connect the women of the founding era to the broader subject of women's history through an examination of Martha Washington and her contemporaries. Special focus will be paid to the time Martha Washington spent by her husband's side during the American Revolution and her role as the first First Lady of the United States of America.
The application deadline for this program has passed.
Learn MoreSummer Residential Program - Week 4
Gain insight into the journey George Washington took to gain a reputation that inspired others in his success during this 4-day residential program at Mount Vernon. Make connections between Washington's story and your students' lives and return to your classroom armed with new resources.
The application deadline for this program has passed.
Learn MoreSummer Residential Program - Week 3
Discover how George Washington's interest in surveying, agriculture, and innovation created lasting effects on the progress of the economy of the young United States. Explore the limits and opportunities of Washington's own entrepreneurial interests through hands-on experiences on the Mount Vernon Estate and in-depth primary source analysis with account books, farm reports, and maps. Participants will gain first-hand experience combining STEM and historical thinking skills.
The application deadline for this program has passed.
Learn MoreSummer Residential Program - Week 2
Explore the lives of the over 300 enslaved individuals who lived and worked at George Washington's Mount Vernon. Individual narratives of these men and women will be used side-by-side with written records and archaeological evidence to broaden your understanding of slavery in the 18th century.
The application deadline for this program has passed.
Learn MoreSummer Residential Program - Week 1
Discover George Washington's individual contributions to the French and Indian War and the American Revolution, as well as the broader impact these events had on 18th-century society. Sessions will focus on Washington's leadership challenges and opportunities, as well as the decisions of individual men and women to join the Patriot cause.
The application deadline for this program has passed.
Learn MoreAP exams are over, classes are still in session, and you’re looking for a meaningful way to engage with your high school students. World Affairs Council DC and George Washington’s Mount Vernon have teamed up for the third annual Scholars to Leaders livestream interactive webcast that connects lessons from history to current events.
Learn MoreSpring Residential Program - Week 2
Explore the lives of the over 300 enslaved individuals who lived and worked at George Washington's Mount Vernon. Individual narratives of these men and women will be used side-by-side with written records and archaeological evidence to broaden your understanding of slavery in the 18th century.
The application deadline for this program has passed.
Learn MoreSpring Residential Program - Week 1
Find new ways to connect the women of the founding era to the broader subject of women's history through an examination of Martha Washington and her contemporaries. Special focus will be paid to the time Martha Washington spent by her husband's side during the American Revolution and her role as the first First Lady of the United States of America.
The application deadline for this program has passed.
Learn MoreGeorge Washington as Change Agent: Empowering Students for Civic Engagement will apply George Washington’s life and leadership model to inspire, engage, and empower high school juniors and seniors to become change makers in their community. Educators are invited to bring 3-4 students who serve their schools or communities in a civic, service, sports, or other leadership capacity to the Washington Library for a day of leadership programming.
Learn MoreExplore Washington's business acumen with experts from George Washington's Mount Vernon and the Georgia Historical Society. Learn how inventions can be used as primary sources, and how to incorporate STEM into the history classroom.
Join the Education Department for a special evening for educators with author Laurie Halse Anderson!
Tour the Mount Vernon mansion by candlelight, explore our new exhibit, Lives Bound Together, enjoy a conversation with award-winning author Laurie Halse Anderson, and celebrate the season with hors d’oeuvres and drinks hosted by the Mount Vernon Education Department and the Washington Library.
Registration will open on Wednesday, November 16
Please Note: This program has a $5 registration fee. The registration fee will be refunded after attendance at the event; registrants who do not attend the event will not be refunded.
Learn MoreFall Residential Program
Lead Scholar: Dr. Christopher Pearl
Discover George Washington's individual contributions to the French and Indian War and the American Revolution, as well as the broader impact these events had on 18th-century society. Sessions will focus on Washington's leadership challenges and opportunities, as well as the decisions of individual men and women to join the Patriot cause.
The application deadline for this program has passed.
Learn MoreFall Residential Program
Lead Scholar: Dr. Denver Brunsman
Explore George Washington's influence on the seminal moments of our nation's founding through examination of his role at the Constitutional Convention, in the ratification of the Constitution, and as the first president.
The application deadline for this program has passed.
Learn MoreExplore the ways in which teachers can use the biographies of and primary source from George Washington, Rosa Parks, and other historical figures to integrate student leadership into school curriculum.
Learn MoreLearn more about the intersection of History and STEM as it connects to the Gulf Coast with maritime historians and 18th century navigation activities.
Please Note: This program is currently at capacity. A wait list for registration is available for those who wish to be informed if spaces become available.
Learn MoreJoin scholars, curators, and museum educators at the Portland Art Museum for an all-day workshop to investigate the history of Native Americans from Washington’s time through the colonization of the Pacific Northwest through primary sources and art.
Please Note: This program is currently at capacity. A wait list for registration is available for those who wish to be informed if spaces become available.
Learn MoreJoin experts and museum educators from George Washington's Mount Vernon and the High Desert Museum for an all- day workshop exploring the history, economics, and importance of food and food production in both George Washington's America and on the Western American homestead.
Please Note: Limited substitute funding is available for this program.
Learn MoreLearn about the past through objects with curators, archaeologists, and educators from George Washington's Mount Vernon and Bayou Bend Collections and Gardens.
Please Note: This program is currently at capacity. A wait list registration is available for those who wish to be informed if spaces become available.
Learn MoreExplore how the definition of citizenship and the immigrant experience changed from the 18th-20th centuries and how citizenship has been redefined in the 21st century.
Please Note: This program is currently at capacity. A wait list registration is available for those who wish to be informed if spaces become available.
Learn MoreSummer Residential Program - Week 4
Lead Scholar: Dr. Ed Lengel
Discover how George Washington's interest in surveying, agriculture, and innovation created lasting effects on the progress of the economy of the young United States. Explore the limits and opportunities of Washington's own entrepreneurial interests through hands-on experiences on the Mount Vernon Estate and in-depth primary source analysis with account books, farm reports, and maps. Participants will gain first-hand experience combining STEM and historical thinking skills.
The application deadline for this program has passed.
Learn MoreSummer Residential Program - Week 5
Leader Scholar: Richard Josey
Explore the lives of the over 300 enslaved individuals who lived and worked at George Washington's Mount Vernon. Individual narratives of these men and women will be used side-by-side with written records and archaeological evidence to broaden your understanding of slavery in the 18th century.
The application deadline for this program has passed.
Learn MoreSummer Residential Program - Week 4
Lead Scholar: Dr. Carol Berkin
Find new ways to connect the women of the founding era to the broader subject of women's history through an examination of Martha Washington and her contemporaries. Special focus will be paid to the time Martha Washington spent by her husband's side during the American Revolution and her role as the first First Lady of the United States of America.
The application deadline for this program has passed.
Learn MoreSummer Residential Program - Week 3
Lead Scholar: Dr. Christopher Pearl
Discover George Washington's individual contributions to the French and Indian War and the American Revolution, as well as the broader impact these events had on 18th-century society. Sessions will focus on Washington's leadership challenges and opportunities, as well as the decisions of individual men and women to join the Patriot cause.
The application deadline for this program has passed.
Learn MoreJoin the George Washington Teacher Institute for a FREE public, two-day professional development program for educators of all grade levels. This year's topic will explore U.S. elections from 1789 to the present.
Registration opens May 11, 2016. Spaces are limited.
Learn MoreSummer Residential Program - Week 2
Lead Scholar: Dr. Denver Brunsman
Gain insight into the journey George Washington took to gain a reputation that inspired others in his success during this 4-day residential program at Mount Vernon. Make connections between Washington's story and your students' lives and return to your classroom armed with new resources.
The application deadline for this program has passed.
Learn MoreSummer Residential Program - Week 1
Lead Scholar: Dr. Scott Casper
Explore George Washington's influence on the seminal moments of our nation's founding through examination of his role at the Constitutional Convention, in the ratification of the Constitution, and as the first president.
The application deadline for this program has passed.
Learn MoreAdvanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and other Advanced History, Government, and Civics classrooms are invited to tune in to our Scholars to Leaders live-stream interactive webcast. Each day will provide unique programming from George Washington's Mount Vernon and our partners the Smithsonian National Museum of American History and the World Affairs Council- DC.
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