
Library Resources
Library resources primarily aid the research of the Washingtons, the colonial and the founding era, history of Mount Vernon estate, and the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association (MVLA).
The Mansion will be closed Jan. 23 – Feb. 5. The grounds remain open.
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.
The Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington is a resource for scholars, students, and all those interested in George Washington, colonial America, and the Revolutionary and founding eras.
The library is open to researchers by appointment. We are not open for public tours. Click here to ask a reference question or schedule a research appointment.
Library resources primarily aid the research of the Washingtons, the colonial and the founding era, history of Mount Vernon estate, and the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association (MVLA).
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Ford Evening Book Talk: The Permanent Resident
Mar8Ford Evening Book Talk: George Washington and the Irish
Mar15The Revolutionary: Author Lecture with Stacy Schiff
Apr13Pretty Young Rebel: Author Lecture with Flora Fraser
Apr27Ford Evening Book Talk: The Great New York Fire of 1776
May18Ford Evening Book Talk: Beauty and the Brain
May24Rebels at Sea: Author Lecture with Eric Jay Dolin
Jun2–4The 2023 Mount Vernon Symposium
Jun21Ford Evening Book Talk: Alexandra Petri's US History