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.
Our teacher professional development programs provide educators the opportunity to discover the rich and inclusive history of George Washington and Mount Vernon. These programs engage educators in professional learning and are designed to increase student engagement in the classroom and support learning outcomes.
The George Washington Teacher Institute Residential Programs are highly competitive four to five day educational experiences which bring teachers to Mount Vernon for an intensive course of study. Participants immerse themselves in the exploration and discussion of lessons learned from the remarkable roles George Washington played as friend, husband, stepfather, farmer, slaveowner, general, founder and president. Programs are offered in the Spring, Summer, and Fall.
Join the George Washington Teacher Institute for a variety of free digital professional development programs throughout the year. Each program offers access to experts exploring different Mount Vernon content, history education methodologies, and resources for educators to bring back to their in-person or virtual classrooms.
Recognizing the need for America's elementary and secondary school students to gain a richer understanding and appreciation for George Washington’s leadership and character, these short-term fellowships are intended to educate America’s students in the history of our founding era – and particularly in the remarkable traits and accomplishments of George Washington –as an investment in the future of our nation.
Each year the Education Staff at Mount Vernon host onsite and offsite programs for teachers. These programs are designed to take the best parts of our residential programs (access to scholarship, sources, and best practices) and bring them to teachers locally and around the country.
This immersive teacher professional development program for Virginia teachers who work with 4th-12th grade students seeks to bring arts and humanities subjects to life and shares the importance of civic engagement through object-based learning.
The Mount Vernon History Teacher of the Year Award is presented annually to a Washington, D.C. Metro area History or Social Studies teacher who brings creativity and passion to his or her classroom; instills a love of learning in students; and deepens student understanding and appreciation of history.
