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 Mount Vernon's K12 & Youth Programs Department to celebrate the season with a special night dedicated to K12 teachers nationwide and in the DMV. Escape for the evening onsite or online as you enjoy George Washington and Thomas Jefferson in conversations related to their roles as President and Secretary of State, as well as between two Virginia gentlemen farmers.
The performance will follow with candlelight tours of the mansion, featuring more of Mount Vernon's character interpreters highlighting what life was like for the Washington family at Mount Vernon during the holiday season.
Ford Orientation Center / Education Center / The Shops
Ford Orientation Center / Livestream
Ford Orientation Center
Historic Area / Livestream
