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Step back in time at Mount Vernon's Revolutionary War Weekend.

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$35 Adults
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12-Acre Field

Witness Military Drills & More

Mount Vernon's serene 12-Acre Field transforms into a battleground as Continentals, Redcoats, and Hessians conduct military drills, perform cavalry demonstrations, and engage in 18th-century tacticals.

Meet the soldiers who are encamped at Mount Vernon, discuss military techniques, and greet General Washington.

Visit with Camp Followers

Camp followers — mostly women and children — traveled with the army, either because of their relationship to a soldier in the army, or displacement because of the war.

Like the men enlisted in the army, the camp followers were often “on the strength” of the army and were issued wages and rations for their work. Camp followers supported the army in a variety of ways, including as washerwomen, seamstresses, nurses, and petty sutlers selling their wares to the soldiers.

Tour the 18th-century military encampments and see the camp followers go about their daily lives following the army.

Walk Through Washington's War Tent

Walk through the Museum of the American Revolution's replica of General Washington's War Tent, which served as the marquee—or office and sleeping quarters—that he used as the command center of the Continental Army.

The Museum of the American Revolution staff will be onsite to discuss the tent and answer questions.

Virtual Tour of Washington's War Tent

 

Learn more about the First Oval Office Project

 

See Washington's Field Headquarters

Reproduction of Washington's War Tent, the First Oval Office Project by the Museum of the American Revolution.

Reproduction of Washington's War Tent, the First Oval Office Project by the Museum of the American Revolution.

Walk through the Museum of the American Revolution's replica of General Washington's War Tent, which served as the marquee—or office and sleeping quarters—that he used as the command center of the Continental Army.

Staff from the Museum of the American Revolution will be onsite to discuss the tent and answer questions.

Learn More About the First Oval Office project

Visit with the Camp Followers

During the Revolutionary War, camp followers — mostly women and children — traveled with the army, either because of their relationship to a soldier in the army, or displacement because of the war.

Like the men enlisted in the army, camp followers were  “on the strength” of the army and were issued wages and rations for their work. Camp followers supported the army as washerwomen, seamstresses, nurses, and petty sutlers selling their wares to the soldiers.

Tour the 18th-century military encampments and see the camp followers go about their daily lives following the army.

Meet the Revolutionaries

Click to learn more about the real-life men being portrayed.

General Washington

Commander in Chief, Continental Army

Marquis de Lafayette

Major-General of the Continental Army

Comte de Rochambeau

Led French troops at Yorktown

The First Oval Office Project

Courtesy of the Museum of the American Revolution

Schedule of Events - Saturday & Sunday

 

Time Event Location
All Day Camps Open 12-Acre Field
All Day Concessions by the Mount Vernon Inn 12-Acre Field
All Day 18th-century Sutlers open Historic Area
All Day Museum of the American Revolution Marquees Bowling Green
All Day 18th-century Laundry Demonstration 12-Acre Field
9 a.m. Various Army Drilling Demonstrations 12-Acre Field Camps
10 a.m. General Washington and Marquis de Lafayette Address the Troops 12-Acre Field
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. 18th-century Dancing Greenhouse
10:30 a.m. 18th-century Cavalry Demonstration 12-Acre Field
11 a.m. Linton Hall Fife & Drum Corps Bowling Green
11:30 a.m. Revolutionary War Tactical Demonstration 12-Acre Field
12 p.m. Medicine of the Revolution Bowling Green
12 p.m. - 1 p.m. 18th-century Dancing Greenhouse
12:30 p.m. Artillery Demonstration 12-Acre Field
1 p.m. Performance with General Washington and Marquis de Lafayette Bowling Green
1:30 p.m. People of the Army Bowling Green
2 p.m. Linton Hall Fife & Drum Corps  Bowling Green
2:30 p.m. Saturday - Music of the Revolution
Sunday - Church Service with the Continental Army		 Bowling Green
3 p.m. Revolutionary War Tactical Demonstration 12-Acre Field
3:30 p.m. Medicine of the Revolution Bowling Green
3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. 18th-century Dancing Greenhouse

 

Concessions Menu

Breakfast

Fruit cup $5
Assorted donuts $3
Hot coffee $3

Snacks

Assorted chips $2
Beef Stick $3
Assorted ice cream $4
Candy $2
Cookies $3
Trail Mix $3

Hot Items

Jumbo hot dog $6
Corn dog $6
...add chili $9
Cheeseburger $10
Hamburger $9 (choice of chips)
Jumbo turkey leg $14
Jumbo Bavarian pretzel $14
Pulled pork sandwich $9
Fried chicken tenders $8
(GF) Grilled chicken tenders $8
Cup of chili $6
Fried cheese curds $8
Funnel cake fries $6

Cold Items

Veggie wrap $7
Turkey & cheese sandwich $8
Chicken salad sandwich $8
Ham & cheese sandwich $8
Chicken Caesar salad $8
Pasta Salad Cup $5
Hummus with Veggies $7

Drinks

Bottled Water $3
Canned Soda $2
Powerade $3
Btl Fanta $3
Juice Box $2
Craft Beer $6
Domestic Beer $5
Wine $8

Sutler and Artisan Application

Applications due by March 27, 2023.

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Safety Measures

  • Social Distancing: We ask guests to maintain 6-feet of social distancing. 
  • Facial Coverings: All guests and staff will be required to wear facial coverings both indoors and outdoors when social distancing cannot be maintained.
  • Hand Sanitizer: Hand sanitizer stations are located around the estate.
  • Enhanced Cleaning: Mount Vernon's staff will provide regular enhanced cleaning in high touch areas throughout the day.

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Halfcrown Bakehouse

Halfcrown Bakehouse

Visiting Sutlers

Foodways

The Unseen Enemy – The Fight Against Sickness and Disease in Camp

For eight long years, America was locked in a deadly battle with the world’s premier military might.

General George Washington, Commander-in-Chief of America’s intrepid army, secured independence for a new nation despite a lack of funds, munitions, clothing, shelter, or even professional soldiers. Through sheer force of determination and inspired leadership, Washington took on and conquered every threat faced by his fledgling army and country.

What was his biggest challenge? Ambush, sabotage, treason? Washington’s biggest challenge was the unseen enemy…disease.

Join General George Washington and his personal physician, Dr. James Craik, on the Bowling Green as they discuss the impact of disease and cleanliness on the war effort. Together, they will discuss the smallpox epidemic, what orders were done to combat disease, and how the army kept clean and healthy.

Participating Reenactors

Visiting Sutlers

Continental line

  • 11th Pennsylvania Regiment
  • 11th Virginia Regiment
  • 5th Pennsylvania Regiment
  • 1st Continental Regiment
  • 1st Delaware Regiment
  • 1st Light Dragoons Regiment
  • 1st Maryland Regiment
  • 1st New York Regiment
  • 1st Virginia Regiment
  • 1st Virginia Artillery Regiment
  • German Regiment
  • Kingsbury Artillery
  • Mecklenburg Militia
  • New Jersey Light Infantry
  • 2nd Virginia Regiment
  • 7th Virginia Regiment
  • 7th Virginia Artillery Regiment
  • Simon Hunt’s Company
  • 6th Pennsylvania Regiment
  • 3rd Pennsylvania Regiment
  • 24th Connecticut Militia

British Brigade

  • Grenadier Company, Brigade of Guards
  • 4th Company, Brigade of Guards
  • 7th Regiment of Foot
  • 14th Regiment of Foot, Grenadier Company
  • 23rd Regiment
  • 33rd Regiment
  • 42nd Royal Highland Regiment, Grenadier Company
  • His Majesty's Marines
  • 64th Regiment of Foot
  • 80th Regiment of Foot, Light Company
  • 84th Regiment, Royal Highland Emigrants, Light Company
  • 1st Battalion of New Jersey Volunteers
  • 4th Battalion, New Jersey Volunteers
  • North Carolina Volunteers
  • Von Prueschenk's FeldJaeger Kompanie
  • Von Wreden's FeldJaegers Corps
  • Anspach 2nd Company, Von Roders Jaegers
  • Regiment von Huyn
  • Company W, 4th Battalion, Royal Regiment of  Artillery
  • His Majesty's Detached Hospital

 

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Visiting Sutlers

Foodways

Allied Forces

  • 1st Continentals Regiment
  • 1st Delaware Regiment
  • 1st Maryland Regiment
  • 1st New Jersey Regiment
  • 1st Virginia Regiment
  • 2nd New Jersey Regiment
  • 2nd Virginia Regiment
  • 6th Pennsylvania Regiment
  • 7th Virginia Regiment
  • 11th Pennsylvania Regiment
  • 24th Connecticut Militia
  • Department of the Geographers
  • Kingsbury Artillery
  • German Regiment
  • South Carolina Militia

Crown Forces

  • 1st Battalion of New Jersey Volunteers
  • 4th Company, Brigade of Guards
  • 7th Regiment of Foot
  • 14th Regiment of Foot, Grenadier Coy
  • 23rd Regiment, Royal Welch Fusiliers
  • 42nd Royal Highland, Grenadier Coy
  • 43rd Regiment of Foot
  • 64th Regiment of Foot 84th Regiment, RHE LI Company
  • Co B, 4th Battalion, Royal Artillery
  • Co W, 4th Batt, Royal Regt of Artillery
  • Detached Hospital
  • Hessian Guard
  • His Majesty's Marine
  • Regiment von Huyn
  • Von Prueschenk's FeldJaeger Kompanie
  • Von Wreden's FeldJaegers Corps

 

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