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.
These films range from 15-25 minutes in length and cover a variety of topics regarding the founding of America. Scroll to explore what educational films Mount Vernon has to offer!
This 15-minute film analyzes religion in early America and George Washington's role in ensuring religious freedom for all. Watch the film and explore the resources associated with it to learn more about road to religious freedom.
Watch this 25-minute film to learn about General George Washington's fight for independence and his leadership throughout the Battle of Trenton and the Battle of Princeton. Watch the film and explore the resources associated with it to learn more about path towards independence.
This 23-minute film explores George Washington's victory over the British through the Battle of Yorktown. Watch the film and explore the resources associated with it to learn more about the ending of the American Revolution.
This 21-minute film describes how George Washington led our founding fathers to create the United States Constitution. Watch the film and explore the resources associated with it to learn more about the Constitutional Convention and the United States Government.
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