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Today at Mount Vernon

Wednesday September 27, 2023

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Extra Fee Applies Free (Ticket Required) Steps, Hills, Distances Weather Dependent Family-friendly
Steps, Hills, Distances Family Friendly
Extra Fee Applies

National Treasure Tour

Mansion Circle

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.

NOTE: The cellar is currently inaccessible due to preservation work.

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Meet People from Washington's World

Interpretive Center

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.

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Steps, Hills, Distances Weather Dependent Family Friendly

Tribute at the Tomb

Washington Tomb

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

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Steps, Hills, Distances Family Friendly
Free (Ticket Required)

The Enslaved People of Mount Vernon Tour

Mansion Circle

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.

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Weather Dependent Family Friendly

Music of the Revolution

Greenhouse

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

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Steps, Hills, Distances Family Friendly
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Gardens and Landscapes Tour

Mansion Circle

Take a guided tour through George Washington's gardens and learn about his flowers and plants. 

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Steps, Hills, Distances Weather Dependent
Free (Ticket Required)

Tribute at the Slave Memorial

Slave Memorial

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

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Steps, Hills, Distances Family Friendly
Extra Fee Applies

National Treasure Tour

Mansion Circle

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.

NOTE: The cellar is currently inaccessible due to preservation work.

Learn More Tickets
Steps, Hills, Distances Family Friendly
Free (Ticket Required)

The Enslaved People of Mount Vernon Tour

Mansion Circle

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.

Learn More Tickets
Weather Dependent Family Friendly

Music of the Revolution

Greenhouse

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

Learn More
Steps, Hills, Distances Weather Dependent Family Friendly

Tribute at the Tomb

Washington Tomb

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

Learn More
Steps, Hills, Distances Family Friendly
Extra Fee Applies

National Treasure Tour

Mansion Circle

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.

NOTE: The cellar is currently inaccessible due to preservation work.

Learn More Tickets
Steps, Hills, Distances Weather Dependent
Free (Ticket Required)

Tribute at the Slave Memorial

Slave Memorial

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

Learn More

Specialty Tour tickets are available in the Ford Orientation Center. Programming subject to change.

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