Mount Vernon Calendar

Discovery Station: The Great Cake De-Constructed

Stop by the Discovery Station to learn more about what it took to make the Great Cake! 

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.

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.

Holiday Fifing

Join our resident fifer for a musical demonstration and discussion of 18th-century holiday music! 

This activity is included with admission.

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.

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

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.

Chocolate Making Demonstration

Watch our costumed interpreters as they take you through each step of the chocolate-making process—from cacao seed to chocolate mills— and learn more about the preparation of hot chocolate and chocolate tea at Mount Vernon.

Tribute at the Tomb

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

Hands-on-History: Building at 18th Century Mount Vernon

At 18th century Mount Vernon, skilled carpenters and brickmakers were busy building new buildings all throughout the year. Learn more about building-related trades at 18th century Mount Vernon. 

Visit the Hands-on-History Center to find out more! 

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.

Holiday Fifing

Join our resident fifer for a musical demonstration and discussion of 18th-century holiday music! 

This activity is included with admission.

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.