Special Events

Tea with Martha Washington

Join Martha Washington for an intimate tea and conversation at the Mount Vernon Inn.

Tea with Martha Washington

Join Martha Washington for an intimate tea and conversation at the Mount Vernon Inn.

NSO at Mount Vernon

Listen to members of the National Symphony Orchestra play during a three-part series at Mount Vernon.

Tea with Martha Washington

Join Martha Washington for an intimate tea and conversation at the Mount Vernon Inn.

Tea with Martha Washington

Join Martha Washington for an intimate tea and conversation at the Mount Vernon Inn.

Tea with Martha Washington

Join Martha Washington for an intimate tea and conversation at the Mount Vernon Inn.

Tea with Martha Washington

Join Martha Washington for an intimate tea and conversation at the Mount Vernon Inn.

Mount Vernon Birthnight Supper and Ball

The Regent and the Vice Regents of the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association and the Neighborhood Friends invite you to join us for the 2022 Birthnight Supper & Ball. This special tradition celebrates the birth…

Free Admission for George Washington's Birthday

Celebrate the first president of the United States at his beloved home. Admission is free for Presidents Day and George Washington’s birthday.

George Washington National Birthday Celebration

Ford Evening Book Talk: George Washington's Hair

Keith Beutler’s new book, George Washington's Hair: How Early Americans Remembered the Founders, explains how, between 1790 and 1840, popular memory took a turn toward the physical, as exemplified by the…

Tea with Martha Washington

Join Martha Washington for an intimate tea and conversation at the Mount Vernon Inn.

Tea with Martha Washington

Join Martha Washington for an intimate tea and conversation at the Mount Vernon Inn.

Homeschool Day

Mount Vernon welcomes homeschooling families to discover the 18th century by exploring the Farm at Mount Vernon!

NSO at Mount Vernon

Listen to members of the National Symphony Orchestra play during a three-part series at Mount Vernon.

NSO at Mount Vernon

Listen to members of the National Symphony Orchestra play during a three-part series at Mount Vernon.

Revolutionary War Weekend

Step back in time at Revolutionary War Weekend.

Spring Wine Festival & Sunset Tour

Join us for our most popular event of the year. Taste unlimited samples of wines from Virginia's finest wineries.

Mount Vernon Summerfest

Experience Mount Vernon after-hours and taste beers from across the region. Your ticket includes a commemorative tasting cup and 8 tasting tickets. Additional tastings are available to purchase on-site…

Independence Fireworks

Enjoy an evening of family fun and fireworks along with patriotic music to celebrate our nation's founding.

An American Celebration

Salute the first commander in chief during Mount Vernon's annual Independence Day event.

Purple Heart Commemoration

Pay tribute to the oldest military decoration in the U.S. at the home of its founder, George Washington.

Tea with Martha Washington

Join Martha Washington for an intimate tea and conversation at the Mount Vernon Inn.

Tea with Martha Washington

Join Martha Washington for an intimate tea and conversation at the Mount Vernon Inn.

George Washington Patriot Run

Race along the George Washington Memorial Parkway and finish with the Mansion in view at this 5k/10-mile race. Participants will receive a finisher medal and t-shirt.

Colonial Market & Fair

Step back in time at Colonial Market & Fair, featuring food and wares made by colonial artisans.

Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour

Taste unlimited samples from Virginia wineries after hours at George Washington's estate.

Fall Harvest Festival

Celebrate the crisp autumn season with 18th-century activities and demonstrations at the Farm at Mount Vernon.

Trick-or-Treating at Mount Vernon

Collect candy around the historic grounds, and celebrate Halloween with 18th-century entertainment and activities.

Tea with Martha Washington

Join Martha Washington for an intimate tea and conversation at the Mount Vernon Inn.

Tea with Martha Washington

Join Martha Washington for an intimate tea and conversation at the Mount Vernon Inn.

Mount Vernon by Candlelight

Join us for a candlelit guided tour and learn about holiday traditions in 18th-century Virginia.

Mount Vernon by Candlelight

Join us for a candlelit guided tour and learn about holiday traditions in 18th-century Virginia.

Mount Vernon by Candlelight

Join us for a candlelit guided tour and learn about holiday traditions in 18th-century Virginia.

Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon

Kick-off the holiday season with sparkling fireworks overlooking the Potomac River.