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.
Need help with homework? Our Digital Encyclopedia has all of the answers students and teachers need.
The Washington Library is open to all researchers and scholars, by appointment only.
Homeschool Day
Mar16
The 2021 Michelle Smith Lecture Series
Mar17
George Washington and Entrepreneurial Leadership
Mar31
Seed Starting Webinar
Apr3
Easter Dinner To-Go
Apr23–25
Mount Vernon Historic Plant and Garden Sale
Apr24
Animal Family Day
May1–2
Revolutionary War Weekend
May7–8 Mount Vernon Historic Plant and Garden Sale
Jun2
Martha Washington's Birthday Celebration
Jun19–20
Summer Escape
Jun25–26
Independence Fireworks
Jul4
An American Celebration
Jul16–18
Summer Wine Festival & Sunset Tour
Aug7
Purple Heart Commemoration
Aug14
Tea with Martha Washington
Sep18–19
Colonial Market & Fair
Sep26
George Washington Patriot Run
Oct8–10
Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour
Oct23–24
Fall Harvest Festival
Oct30
Trick-or-Treating at Mount Vernon
Nov13 Tea with Martha Washington
Take a virtual tour with one of our history experts from the comfort of your home.
Explore the Mansion, tomb, and other areas of the estate online with a private tour guide. Tours last up to 2 hours.
Learn MoreSpeak with our 18th-century costumed interpreters in the historic area at various times throughout the day.
Learn MoreHistory Interpreters will be stationed in the Historic area and at the Washingtons Tomb throughout the day to answer your questions and share the history of Mount Vernon.
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