laptop Online Event group On-site event Alexandria Restaurant Week Feb 1 group George Washington Birthday Auction Feb 1 laptop Ford Evening Book Talk: Roads to Power, Roads to Crisis Feb 4 group laptop Lunch at the Library: The Epic History of Macaroni and Cheese Feb 5 group Chocolate Dinner Feb 6 group Ford Evening Book Talk: The Invention of Rum Feb 12 group laptop See George Washington's Masonic Apron Feb 13–23 group Valentine's Day Dinner Feb 13–14 group Valentine's Day Afternoon Tea Feb 14–15 group George Washington Birthnight Supper and Ball Feb 15 group Free Admission for George Washington's Birthday Feb 16 group George Washington's 294th Birthday Feb 22 group NSO at Mount Vernon Feb 24 group Spring Homeschool Day Mar 2 group 2026 Martha Washington Lecture: Doris Kearns Goodwin Mar 4 group laptop Women's Leadership Summit Mar 4–6 group laptop Ford Evening Book Talk: Declaring Independence Mar 16 group laptop NSO at Mount Vernon Mar 24 group Lunch at the Library: Mansion Revitalization Mar 27 group NSO at Mount Vernon Apr 7 group Lunch at the Library: A Perfect Frenzy Apr 8 group Revolutionary War Weekend May 2–3 group Spring Wine Festival May 15–17 group A Founders Reception Supporting Refurnishing the Small Dining Room Jun 7 group Independence Fireworks Jul 3–4 group An American Celebration Jul 4 group Purple Heart Commemoration Aug 8 group George Washington Patriot Run Sep 13 group Colonial Market & Fair Sep 19–20 group Fall Wine Festival Oct 9–11 group Trick-or-Treating at Mount Vernon Oct 31 group Mount Vernon Salutes Veterans Nov 11 group Mount Vernon by Candlelight Nov 27–28 group Mount Vernon by Candlelight Dec 11–12 group Mount Vernon by Candlelight Dec 18 group Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon Dec 19–20 group Mount Vernon by Candlelight Dec 21–22 group Calendar Educational Events Library Events and Programs Upcoming Special Events Past & Present Exhibitions Things to Do Where to Eat Hours & Directions Frequently Asked Questions Accessibility Washington, D.C. Metro Area Guest Policies Calendar
![Detail, A general map of the middle British colonies, in America…, by Lewis Evans, engraved by Jas. Turner, 1755. Gift of Richard H. Brown and Mary Jo Otsea, 2024, MVLA [2024-SC-008-127]](https://mtv-main-assets.mountvernon.org/files/styles/event_grid/s3/2025-11/06_01_010191.jpg.webp?VersionId=ZJG9wZ7hS099nx7kJ5VHllmlqC7wPEPK&itok=q57ob-7o)
![Inaugural Ball, William Fulton Soare, 1931. Gift of Dr. Thomas Fulton Soare, the artist's only child, and Robert Randolph Soare, the artist's only grandchild, 2006 [M-4540], MVLA](https://mtv-main-assets.mountvernon.org/files/styles/event_grid/s3/2026-01/DI-1117-3_M-4540.jpg.webp?VersionId=iiYOi38EAUDxrO9jwdJY.zKxULNURaCR&itok=-3BsclqH)
