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.
How did the United States government develop policies towards Indian nations during George Washington’s presidency? How were Indian societies and cultures affected by U.S. policies? This integrated lesson explores how the United States government, American citizens and Indian nations asserted rights to their lands during Washington’s presidency. Students will study the changing landscape of our nation and who benefited from and was harmed by these changes.
