Be Washington: It's Your Turn to Lead
Do you have what it takes to lead like George Washington? In this new interactive experience, you will come face to face with a leadership challenge that George Washington also confronted as commander in chief or president. Listen to advice from his most trusted sources and make your decision.
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Museum and Education Center
Don't miss our featured museum exhibition, Lives Bound Together: Slavery at George Washington's Mount Vernon. Inside the Education Center, see life-sized figures of Washington at ages 19, 45, and 57, plus our 4-D Revolutionary War theater, where it snows every day of the year.
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Washington's Dentures
Were Washington's teeth really made out of wood? See the first president's dentures in person in our Education Center and find out.
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Explore the Grounds and Gardens
Although the Mansion interior is closed, you can still capture an iconic image of its exterior. Tour the original and reconstructed outbuildings and wander the gardens and forest trail.
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Tributes at Washington's Tomb
Mount Vernon welcomes those who wish to pay their respect to the Father of our Country to honor George Washington by participating in a brief wreath-laying ceremony at the Washingtons' Tomb.
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Things to Do With Kids
Mount Vernon is a perfect destination for families. Our working farm and historical interpreters will make your family feel like they have stepped back into the 18th century.
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Mount Vernon Virtual Tour
You can explore historic Mount Vernon from your home or classroom. Our new Virtual Tour includes 360-degree panoramic images and clickable points of interest.
Collections
Collections Online
Check out Mount Vernon's remarkable collection of Washington and Mount Vernon objects and artifacts.
Meet People from Washington's World
See Mount Vernon through the eyes of the people who knew George Washington best. Talk to actors portraying characters such as Washington's personal secretary, farm manager, and beloved wife, Martha.
