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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.
As part of the award package, fellows will reside in The Richard and Helen DeVos House, a scholars’ residence, located on the grounds of the Washington Library.
The building consists of accommodations for eight fellows, a common kitchen, living room, and dining area.
Fellows have access to the resources housed in the Washington Library and the support of specially-trained staff.
By living and studying at George Washington’s estate, fellows will connect and collaborate with Mount Vernon’s on-site experts.
