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.
By 1786, the new United States was starting to fall apart. Was there a way to keep the country together, despite its limited government?
At the end of the American Revolution, George Washington stepped down as Commander of the Continental Army, paving the way for a new government.
Western farmers were beginning to lose their lands and livelihoods as the United States struggled to control their debts. With no resolution in sight, the farmers turned to violence.
It was clear that the government under the Articles of Confederation wasn't working - something had to be done to save the new nation, and quickly.
Soldiers weren't getting paid for their time in the Revolution and were on the verge of mutiny. Could Washington talk them down?
Why didn't Washington want to be king? Watch this short video to learn more
Learn how the Constitution was created with this 15 minute film!
