Open 365 days a year, Mount Vernon is located just 15 miles south of Washington DC.
From the mansion to lush gardens and grounds, intriguing museum galleries, immersive programs, and the distillery and gristmill. Spend the day with us!
Discover what made Washington "first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen".
The Mount Vernon Ladies Association has been maintaining the Mount Vernon Estate since they acquired it from the Washington family in 1858.
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The Washington Library is open to all researchers and scholars, by appointment only.
Join Mount Vernon for a family-friendly celebration of the holiday season with an enchanted evening of Christmas Illuminations.
If included on your ticket, tour the Mansion to get an up close look at the Washington home. (5:30 p.m. - 7:20 p.m.)
See the lantern-lit Historic Area, the Mansion aglow in beautiful amber light, and the Upper Garden and Greenhouse dazzling in blue and lavender with moving wintry light patterns.
You'll hear classic holiday music and patriotic inspirational quotes on the Bowling Green.
Hear season's greetings by General Washington, and watch stunning holiday fireworks over the Potomac River. The program begins at approximately 8 - 8:30 p.m.
Please note that there is currently scaffolding on the Mansion piazza due to preservation work.
Enjoy the atmospheric setting of an 18th-century winter encampment, the working Blacksmith Shop, Christmas carolers, and Aladdin the Camel.
Visit with Sutlers that produce 18th-century wares and crafts, available for purchase at the 18th-century Winter Market.
Outside food and beverages are not allowed. Alcohol may be served only to customers 21 and older.
Hot and ColdJumbo Hot Dog - $5 Winter SnacksAssorted Chips - $2 |
Winter DrinksSoda - $2 Winter Drinks with AlcoholHot Apple Cider with brandy - $8 |
Drink and snack concessions are available on the East Lawn only.
Full concessions menu of hot food, drinks, and snacks are available from the Food Truck on the 12-Acre Field.
Christmas Illuminations is an outdoor walking experience at night. Be prepared for low temperatures, varying levels of light, and uneven walkways.
The event also includes moving lights, amplified music, and musket firing demonstrations, which can be heard throughout the evening in the historic area.
Please contact events@mountvernon.org for more information.
Please note, while we enjoy our four-legged friends during the daytime, pets are not allowed on the grounds for evening events.
Face masks are recommended indoors for all persons, vaccinated or unvaccinated.
Face masks are required for all unvaccinated guests.
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