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 an evening of family-friendly fun and fireworks choreographed to holiday music. Before the fireworks begin around 8PM, take a stroll through the estate and visit with re-enactors. General and Martha Washington will also be on site to greet Mount Vernon’s holiday guests.
Watch colonial artisans demonstrate the 18th-century process of creating chocolate and visit with Aladdin the camel on the 12-acre field. Keep toasty by warming up by a bonfire, enjoying some hot chocolate or cider, or visiting the Museum and Education Center (open from 5:30-8PM).
Still haven’t found the perfect holiday gift? Take some time to complete any last minute gift needs at the Shops at Mount Vernon, open until 9:30 p.m. during Christmas Illuminations.
All beef hot dog $6
BBQ pulled pork sandwich $8
BBQ beef brisket sandwich $10
Chili w/baguette $8
Buffalo chicken dip w/baguette $8
Veggie wrap $7
Seasonal cookie $2
Rice Crispy treat $4
Lays chips $2
Brie cheese with baguette $8
Jumbo Bavarian pretzel $12
Beverages
Coke $2
Diet Coke $2
Hot apple cider $3
Hot chocolate $3
Dasani water $3
Alcoholic Beverages
Applejack $7
Red or white wine $7
Can beer $5
Spiked hot chocolate $7
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