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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This page provides resources accompanying the Be Washington: The Whiskey Rebellion Affair scenario. It contains primary and secondary sources on the Whiskey Rebellion as well as helpful teaching materials. Use these resources to aid the Be Washington gameplay, learn more about Washington's presidency, and find useful learning materials!
The Whiskey Rebellion threatened the authority of the president and the U.S. Constitution. Washington needed to control the rebels - and fast. Would he let local officials lead, or send in the militia to quell tensions?
Alexander Hamilton was a supporter of the Whiskey Tax, believing that the federal government must have a way to raise funds. Read more about Hamilton's life and his role in Washington's cabinet.
Many Western Pennsylvania farmers relied on whiskey production for income. When the whiskey tax came, they felt personally affected. Read more about the process of distilling whiskey, and why Washington took an interest in it himself.
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