Mount Vernon Calendar

18th-Century Character Interpretation

Speak with our 18th-century costumed interpreters in the historic area at various times throughout the day.

History Interpretation

History 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.

National Treasure Tour

Go behind-the-scenes of the blockbuster movie "National Treasure: Book of Secrets" at Mount Vernon, hear stories about the filming, and learn how the locations were used during Washington's time.

Hamilton The Musical Tour

Look around, look around at Mount Vernon and discover Washington’s role in Hamilton The Musical, and his views on many of the themes that the musical addresses.

Meet People from Washington's World

Talk with the people who knew George Washington best. See the General through the eyes of his family, friends, hired staff, and enslaved workers.

Distillery & Gristmill Tours

On this guided tour, see the distillery where George Washington made his whiskey and the gristmill that produced thousands of pounds of flour and cornmeal a day. 

Tours take place every 30 minutes.

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Public Tour Member Tour

Through My Eyes Tour

Step back in time and join a person from Washington's world, like his personal secretary or enslaved chamber maid, as they go about their daily activities.

Tribute at the Tomb

Pay your respect to George Washington by participating in a brief wreath-laying ceremony at the Washingtons' Tomb.

Discovery Station: Beekeeping at Mount Vernon

Look for our family-friendly Discovery Station to explore bee keeping at Mount Vernon in the 18th century.

Music of the Revolution

Join our resident fifer for a musical demonstration and discussion of fife & drum music, and its importance during the American Revolution!

Founding Flowers Tour

Take a guided tour through George Washington's gardens, learn about his flowers and plants, and meet a character from Washington's world. 

Wheat-Treading Demonstration

Witness Washington’s innovative treading process, learning first-hand how Washington separated the grain from the straw. Costumed staff will lead Mount Vernon’s horses as they tread wheat in the 16-sided barn. Afterward, watch and learn how seeds were separated from the chaff using riddling and winnowing baskets. 

Wheat-Treading Demonstration

Witness Washington’s innovative treading process, learning first-hand how Washington separated the grain from the straw. Costumed staff will lead Mount Vernon’s horses as they tread wheat in the 16-sided barn. Afterward, watch and learn how seeds were separated from the chaff using riddling and winnowing baskets. 

National Treasure Tour

Go behind-the-scenes of the blockbuster movie "National Treasure: Book of Secrets" at Mount Vernon, hear stories about the filming, and learn how the locations were used during Washington's time.

The Enslaved People of Mount Vernon Tour

Listen to the stories of the enslaved people who built and operated Mount Vernon, and learn about their daily lives on the estate during this 60-minute tour.

Music of the Revolution

Join our resident fifer for a musical demonstration and discussion of fife & drum music, and its importance during the American Revolution!

Wheat-Treading Demonstration

Witness Washington’s innovative treading process, learning first-hand how Washington separated the grain from the straw. Costumed staff will lead Mount Vernon’s horses as they tread wheat in the 16-sided barn. Afterward, watch and learn how seeds were separated from the chaff using riddling and winnowing baskets. 

Tribute at the Tomb

Pay your respect to George Washington by participating in a brief wreath-laying ceremony at the Washingtons' Tomb.

Tribute at the Slave Memorial

Commemorate the community of the enslaved people who lived and worked at Mount Vernon during a special wreath-laying presentation.