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 Library frequently hosts a variety of dynamic events, welcoming established scholars, leaders, and experts from numerous fields.
Listen to internationally recognized performers as they bring to life the sounds of the 18th century as once performed for the Washington's and their guests.
Music selections are drawn from Nelly Custis' favorites and popular music of the time. Nelly's reproduction harpsichord is highlighted with its versatility and unique range along with various period instruments.
Join an international roster of performers and historians as they explore and revive the music of Mount Vernon, and particularly its fascinating keyboard instruments.
Learn More TicketsMount Vernon welcomes author Ryan Cole to the Robert H. and Clarice Smith Auditorium to discuss his book Light-Horse Harry Lee: The Rise and Fall of a Revolutionary Hero on Tuesday, August 13, 2019.
Learn More TicketsJoin us for lunch and compelling discussion with a member of our 2018-19 class of research fellows as she discusses her research topic George Washington, Genealogist: Genealogy and Political Legacy in Washington’s America. A boxed lunch will be provided.
Learn More TicketsMount Vernon welcomes author Harlow Giles Unger to the Robert H. and Clarice Smith Auditorium to discuss his book Thomas Paine and the Clarion Call for American Independence on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Tickets for this program will be available starting on Thursday, June 27, 2019.
Learn More TicketsMount Vernon welcomes author Joanne B. Freeman to the Robert H. and Clarice Smith Auditorium to discuss her book The Field of Blood: Violence in Congress and the Road to Civil War on Thursday, October 3, 2019. Tickets for this program will be available starting on Wednesday, August 14, 2019.
Learn MoreMount Vernon welcomes author John McCurdy to the Robert H. and Clarice Smith Auditorium to discuss his book Quarters: The Accommodation of the British Army and the Coming of the American Revolution on Thursday, November 7, 2019. Tickets for this program will be available starting on Wednesday, September 11, 2019.
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