Southern Fairfax County
Preserving the Past. Shaping the Future. Visit Historic Southern Fairfax County
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 welfare of our Country is the great object to which our Cares and efforts ought to be directed. And I shall derive great satisfaction from co-operation with you…”
Throughout its long history, the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association has enthusiastically joined forces with corporations and organizations that understand the importance of George Washington’s legacy. When you align your brand with ours, you connect with visitors, scholars, teachers, and staff who believe in the possibility of a more perfect union—all while supporting our important preservation and education mission.