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.
Learn about the 18th century through place, exhibits, activities, and maps. These interactive tools are self-guided and provide wonderful information about George Washington and the world he lived in.
Explore all corners of Mount Vernon on this self-directed tour! The tour has helpful information about each room and space in the estate, as well as interesting facts detailing the objects and characteristics seen throughout the tour.
Mount Vernon was home to both George and Martha Washington, as well as over 300 enslaved individuals. Explore this virtual exhibit to learn about the personal stories of the people enslaved at Mount Vernon.
Make decisions as George Washington in this first-person interactive leadership experience. Choose between the Battle of Second Trenton, the Newburgh Conspiracy, the Genet Affair, and the Whiskey Rebellion. Are you ready to Be Washington?
See all the places that George Washington traveled in his lifetime with this interactive map! The map also outlines the paths of Washington's travels, including the journey to Barbados, the exploration of the Ohio River Valley, and the route to Yorktown.
Click the link to explore the videos, podcasts, and resources we have on George Washington and life in the 18th century.
Click the link to explore the primary sources that helped inspire these interactive experiences.
Want to color scene from George Washington's life or a map of the thirteen colonies? Click the link to access online coloring sheets!
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