Tobacco
The dried leaves of the tobacco plant became the major cash crop in colonial Virginia after John Rolfe brought the seeds of a South American variety, Nicotania tabacum, to Virginia in 1612. Oronoco tobacco…
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Discover The Home of George and Martha Washington
Discover The Home of George and Martha Washington
Open 365 Days a Year, Mount Vernon is located just 15 miles south of Washington DC.
The Estate
The Mansion
Gardens & Landscapes
The Tombs
Pioneer Farm
Distillery & Gristmill
Historic Trades
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The Estate
There's So Much to See
There's So Much to See
From the mansion to lush gardens and grounds, intriguing museum galleries, immersive programs, and the distillery and gristmill. Spend the day with us!
George Washington
Biography of George Washington
Key Facts
The Man & Myth
Martha Washington
French & Indian War
The Revolutionary War
Building the Constitution
The First President
Slavery
Religion
George Washington
Farmer, Soldier, Statesman and Husband
Farmer, Soldier, Statesman and Husband
Discover what made Washington "first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen".
Preservation
Preservation
Did you Know?
Did you Know?
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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Ace Your American History Class
Ace Your American History Class
Need help with homework? Our Digital Encyclopedia has all of the answers students and teachers need.
Washington Library
Washington Library
The Library of the First President
The Library of the First President
The Washington Library is open to all researchers and scholars, though by appointment only.
