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.
High schoolers in the DMV area are invited to apply for our Student Advisory Board, a student-led group that works alongside Mount Vernon staff to shape education and programming at Mount Vernon.
Board members will gain leadership experience, go behind the scenes at Mount Vernon, and connect with professionals in the museum field.
To support our Student Advisory Board, board members:
During each one-year term, the Student Advisory Board meets monthly to:
You might be an excellent candidate if you want to:
"Being on the Mount Vernon Student Advisory Board has opened my eyes to the inner workings of museums, specifically the intricacies of content and advertising. However, I would say the most important aspect is the relationships.
During my time on the advisory board, I had the privilege of working on a team of like-minded peers, having my opinions heard, and using the thoughts of others to develop my own thinking. I feel like in my time here, I was able to consider numerous perspectives, all while feeling like my own were being valued.
I came in expecting simply to learn, and while I have learned more than I ever thought I would, I also feel like my peers and I taught, and in doing so, have made a difference."
- Maggie A., high school senior
"Serving on Mount Vernon’s Student Advisory Board has greatly increased my knowledge of both George Washington and how museums are run in general.
As a part of this board, I have been able to voice my thoughts and opinions and make a real impact on this national historic site. I always felt that every staff member truly valued what our board had to say.
One of my favorite memories was going on a behind-the-scenes tour of the barns and meeting the animals of Mount Vernon.
I am sure that I will use the knowledge I have gained and the skills I have developed from this experience for years to come."
- Eleanor P., high school senior
