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 George Washington's Mount Vernon and the Rhode Island Historical Society for a FREE one-day workshop in Providence, Rhode Island. Educators teaching the American Revolution and the Founding Era will explore the unique role Rhode Island played in these formative events in the history of the United States. Tours and hands-on workshops will introduce direct classroom application opportunities and bring to life historical characters of the 18th century such as George Washington and John Brown. Dr. Denver Brunsman, Associate Professor of History at The George Washington University will serve as the Washington scholar for this workshop.
| 9:00am | LECTURE: George Washington, Rhode Island, and the American Revolution |
| 10:00am | Walking Tour of Revolutionary War Sites in Providence, Rhode Island |
| 11:15am | LECTURE: Rhode Island's Role in the Ratification of the Constitution |
| 12:00pm | Lunch (Provided) and Exploration of Digital Resources |
| 1:00pm | Tour of the John Brown House |
| 2:00pm | Primary Source Workshop |
