Take-Home Pomander Kits

Pick up a pomander craft kit to take home and make your own pomander ball. Crafts are available while supplies last.

Colonial Menu Planning

Create your own holiday menu using the types of foods eaten by the Washingtons.

What's in Mrs. Washington's Trunk?

Explore the types of things that Martha Washington may have brought with her when she traveled to the winter encampments during the Revolutionary War.

What was Christmas like in the 18th century?

Christmas was primarily a religious holiday in 18th-century Virginia. The holiday season began on Christmas Eve and lasted 12 days until Epiphany, or January 6th. Close friends and relatives frequently came to Mount Vernon for the holiday.

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How did George Washington spend Christmas?

George Washington's Christmas experiences range from the joyous to the terrifying, from the mundane to the celebratory. Read about notable Christmases throughout Washington's life.

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