Special Events

Weekday Livestreams from Mount Vernon

Father's Day Weekend at Mount Vernon

Spend Father’s Day with the Father of the Country and hear George Washington share his thoughts on fatherhood.

Dads & Grads Meals To Go

Celebrate Father's Day or graduation with our takeout meals.

Virtual Wine Tasting with Barboursville Vineyards

Taste Barboursville wines from the comfort of your home with winemaker Luca Paschina. Your at-home tasting kit includes 3 wines.

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!

Tea with Martha Washington

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

Purple Heart Commemoration

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

George Washington Patriot Run

Race through history during the area's most unique 10-mile race and 5K!

Colonial Market & Fair

Discover an 18th century marketplace at Mount Vernon's annual Colonial Market & Fair. Experience early American life with dozens of historic craftspeople and re-enactors. 

Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour

Enjoy live tunes and spectacular views of the Potomac River at the Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour. Taste samples from 20 Virginia wineries at one of the most popular wine festivals in the Washington…

Fall Harvest Family Days

Celebrate the crisp autumn season with 18th-century activities at the Pioneer Farm.

Trick-or-Treating at Mount Vernon

Trick-or-treat at Mount Vernon! The estate will again open its gates for Halloween fun and spook-tacular activities. 

George Washington Whiskey Festival

Join Mount Vernon for its George Washington Whiskey Festival! Enjoy some of the finest spirits from Virginia craft distillers and other famous whiskey producers. Meet celebrated distillers and learn more…

Mount Vernon Salutes Veterans

In honor of our nation's veterans, Mount Vernon admits FREE all active duty, former, or retired military personnel. 

Tea with Martha Washington

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

Mount Vernon by Candlelight

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

Mount Vernon by Candlelight

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