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.
Picnics are available for pre-order through the Mount Vernon Inn.
Picnics must be purchased by 5 p.m. on the Tuesday before each picnic.
| Event Date | Order Deadline |
| June 24 | June 20 by 5 p.m. |
| Sept. 24 | Sept. 19 by 5 p.m. |
Order Picnic
Sunday, September 4
Joining the ranks of the premier service bands in our Nation’s Capital, is Capital Band. Their introduction to the Washington, DC music scene began in 1992, when they performed the role of the President’s Own Marine Band in the opening scene of the movie, A Few Good Men. Its members are all veterans of the highly esteemed Washington, D.C. military bands and have performed in venues such as the Kennedy Center and the White House.
Weather permitting.
Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or small lawn chair to sit on the East Lawn. Seating is not provided.
Tents, tables, pop-ups, grills, beach or free-standing umbrellas, coolers, and glass containers are not permitted.
No outside food or beverages are allowed, except bottled water.
Face masks are recommended indoors for all persons, vaccinated or unvaccinated.
Face masks are required for all unvaccinated guests.
Please note, while we enjoy our four-legged friends during the daytime, pets are not allowed on the grounds for evening events.
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