Mount Vernon Calendar

Discovery Station: Where Do Clothes Come From?

Stop by the Discovery Station to learn more about how cloth was made at Mount Vernon, and pick up instructions to make your own loom at home. 

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 and enslaved staff.

Performances daily; schedule varies. See the sign outside of the Interpretive Center for more information.

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!

In-Depth Tour

During this 45-minute guided tour, explore the Mansion, including areas not generally accessible, and discover more than 250 years of history at Mount Vernon.

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.

Hands-on-History: Leadership at Winter Encampments

During winter encampments in the Revolutionary War, George and Martha Washington both showed outstanding leadership qualities.

Stop by Hands-on-History (accessible through the Education Center) to learn more about their roles as leaders in camp.

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!