From the mansion to lush gardens and grounds, intriguing museum galleries, immersive programs, and the distillery and gristmill. Spend the day with us!
This 60-minute specialty tour uses lyrics from the hit musical Hamilton to explore George Washington’s Mount Vernon.
As you “look around, look around” the estate grounds, you’ll discuss the themes of the musical, the real-life events that inspired it, and “who lives, who dies, who tells your story.”
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.
Explore Mount Vernon as you discover estate's historic trees, and learn about how some of the trees are being used as part of the Mansion Revitalization Project.
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.
Experience George Washington's Mount Vernon from a different perspective during a narrated excursion on the Potomac River.
Please allow 30 minutes to walk to the Wharf to meet your boat. Tours depart promptly, and late arrivals cannot be accommodated. General admission is required.
This 60-minute specialty tour highlights the history of preservation at George Washington’s Mount Vernon.
Hear how a group of women, The Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association, restored George Washington’s estate in the 19th century and how their work continues today.
Learn about our preservation efforts to return the estate to its 1799 appearance – the last year of Washington’s life – and about the discoveries that have transformed our understanding of Mount Vernon and those who lived at the estate.
Please note that this tour does not enter the Mansion.
Experience George Washington's Mount Vernon from a different perspective during a narrated excursion on the Potomac River.
Please allow 30 minutes to walk to the Wharf to meet your boat. Tours depart promptly, and late arrivals cannot be accommodated. General admission is required.
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.