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 primary and secondary sources, videos, or interactives? Explore our Education Pages!
The Washington Library is open to all researchers and scholars, by appointment only.
Join the George Washington Teacher Institute and the New Haven Museum for a FREE one-day workshop in New Haven, Connecticut. In the spirit of this year's National History Day theme, Exploration, Encounter, Exchange: The Young George Washington will take a close look at George Washington's early life, the French and Indian War, and Native Americans in the 18th century. Sessions focused on historical content and primary sources activities will introduce teachers to new methods to engage students in the classroom.
| 8:30am | Registration and Coffee |
| 9:00am | Welcome |
| 9:15am | LECTURE: The French and Indian War |
| 11:00am | BREAKOUT SESSION 1: TOUR: The New Haven Museum CLASSROOM APPLICATION: Primary Source Workshop |
| 12:00pm | Lunch (provided) |
| 12:45pm | BREAKOUT SESSION 2: TOUR: The New Haven Museum CLASSROOM APPLICATION: Primary Source Workshop |
| 1:50pm | National History Day in the Classroom |
| 2:30pm | Program Conclusion |
