History-at-Play
Books, 18th-century costumes, a Mount Vernon dollhouse, and more are available in the Hands-on-History Center.
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 primary and secondary sources, videos, or interactives? Explore our Education Pages!
The Washington Library is open to all researchers and scholars, by appointment only.
Did you know that George Washington was a spymaster? Spies helped the Continental Army win the Revolutionary War.
Visit Hands-on-History (accessible via the Education Center) to enjoy special activities for kids under 10.
Did you know that George Washington was a spymaster? Spies helped the Continental Army win the Revolutionary War.
Visit Hands-on-History (accessible via the Education Center) to enjoy special activities for kids under 10.
Hands-on-History George Washington's Mount Vernon tickets@mountvernon.org MM/DD/YYYY 15Stop by Hands-on-History to discover more about the important role that spies played during the American Revolution. You can:
The Culper Gang and others spied on the British and sent the information they collected back to Washington's Headquarters. They used secret codes, invisible ink, and many other methods to send important messages!
Visit Hands-on-History and discover more about the important work done by spies during the American Revolution.
During this program, children can: