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.
Need help with homework? Our Digital Encyclopedia has all of the answers students and teachers need.
The Washington Library is open to all researchers and scholars, by appointment only.
Join us for a fall celebration featuring 18th-century farming demonstrations.
During this event, you can:
This event is included with admission and is free for Mount Vernon members.
Sample beers from local breweries at our tasting event at the 12-acre field. Tickets purchased in advance include 8 tastings and a commemorative tasting glass.
10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm
11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
All Day
Plowing the Fields
16-Sided Barn at Mount Vernon's Farm
Duke and Earl haul treaded wheat from the 16-sided barn
Wheat Treading at the 16-Sided Barn
Sheep at Mount Vernon
Gathering wheat for treading
Corn growing at the Farm
Upper Garden Vegetables
Potato Harvest at Mount Vernon
A Tobacco Leaf
Peaches at Mount Vernon
