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.
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Mount Vernon's serene 12-acre field transforms into a battleground as hundreds of Continentals, Redcoats, and Hessians conduct military drills, perform cavalry demonstrations, and engage in 18th-century battle reenactments. Throughout the weekend, wander through the encampment and meet the soldiers, discuss military techniques, and meet General Washington. Young visitors can join a youth muster on the bowling green and participate in 18th-century demonstrations to understand life as a soldier in the Continental Army.
Revolutionary War Weekend takes place rain or shine. Schedule subject to change.
Rick Atkinson Talk & Book SigningRick Atkinson is a Pulitzer-Prize winning author and military historian known for his bestselling works of narrative military history. On May 4, Atkinson will give a short talk on the bowling green at 12:30pm followed by a book signing in the Vaughan Lobby at 1pm. He will be signing his new book, The British Are Coming: The War for America, Lexington to Princeton, 1775-1777, which goes on sale on May 14.
| Time | Event | Location |
| 10:00 am | Drilling Demonstration | Bowling Green |
| 10:30 am | Meet General Washington | Bowling Green |
| 10:30 am - 11:30 am | Military Mapmaking & Surveying Demonstration | Bowling Green |
| 11:00 am | 18th-Century Dancing | Upper Garden |
| 11:00 am | Cavalry Demonstrations | 12-Acre Field |
| 11:30 am | Battle Reenactment | 12-Acre Field |
| 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | 18th-Century Music | Upper Garden |
| 12:00 pm | Medicine of the Revolution | Bowling Green |
| 12:30 pm | Rick Atkinson Talk | Bowling Green |
| 1:00 pm | Saddle Up Washington's Warhorses | Paddock |
| 1:00 pm | People of the Army | Bowling Green |
| 1:00 pm | Military Mapmaking & Surveying Demonstration | Bowling Green |
| 1:00 pm | Rick Atkinson Book Signing | Vaughan Lobby |
| 1:30 pm | Youth Muster | Bowling Green |
| 1:45 pm | Revolutionary Allies: General Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette | Bowling Green |
| 3:00 pm | Battle Reenactment | 12-Acre Field |
| 4:00 pm | Meet General Washington | Bowling Green |
| 4:00 pm | Medicine of the Revolution | Bowling Green |
| Time | Event | Location |
| 9:00 am | Church Services | Bowling Green |
| 9:00 am | Church Services | 12-Acre Field |
| 10:00 am | Drilling Demonstration | Bowling Green |
| 10:30 am | Meet General Washington | Bowling Green |
| 10:30 am | Military Mapmaking & Surveying Demonstration | Bowling Green |
| 11:00 am | 18th-Century Dancing | Upper Garden |
| 11:00 am | Cavalry Demonstrations | 12-Acre Field |
| 11:30 am | Battle Reenactment | 12-Acre Field |
| 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | 18th-Century Music | Upper Garden |
| 12:00 pm | Medicine of the Revolution | Bowling Green |
| 1:00 pm | Saddle Up Washington's Warhorses | Paddock |
| 1:00 pm | People of the Army | Bowling Green |
| 1:00 pm | Military Mapmaking & Surveying Demonstration | Bowling Green |
| 1:30 pm | Youth Muster | Bowling Green |
| 1:45 pm | Revolutionary Allies: General Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette | Bowling Green |
| 3:00 pm | Battle Reenactment | 12-Acre Field |
| 4:00 pm | Meet General Washington | Bowling Green |
| 4:00 pm | Medicine of the Revolution | Bowling Green |
| Time | Event | Location |
| 9:30 am | Troop Inspection by General Washington | Bowling Green |
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 will be onsite to discuss the tent and answer questions.
Sergeant Joe Wagner of the First Virginia Regiment explores some of the basics of Revolutionary War battles.
| Hot Items | Cold Items | Breakfast Items | Ddrinks |
| Jumbo hot dogs $6 Cheeseburger $8 Pulled pork sandwich $8 Turkey leg $9 Colonial pretzel $5 Grilled corn on the cob $5 |
Veggie wrap $8 Ham and cheese sandwich $8 Baby green salad $6 Assorted chips $3 Kettle corn $2 Candy $2 |
Assorted donuts $3 Fruit cup $5 Yogurt and granola parfait $4 Whole fruit $2 |
Soda $2 Large Powerade $4 Coffee $3 Bottled Water $3 Bottled Beer $5 |
| Continental Forces | Crown Forces |
| 1st Maryland Regiment 1st New Jersey Regiment 1st Virginia Regiment 2nd South Carolina Regiment 2nd Virginia Regiment 3rd Pennsylvania Regiment 4th Connecticut Regiment 5th Troop, 1st Regiment Dragoons 7th Virginia Regiment 24th Connecticut Regiment Department of the Geographer First Continental Regiment of Foot Hunt's Militia Regiment New Jersey Light Infantry The German Regiment Von Heers Cavalry |
1st Battalion, New Jersey Volunteers 3rd Battalion, Royal Regiment Artillery, Coy T 3rd Battalion Royal Artillery, 7th Coy 4th Battalion Royal Regiment of Artillery, Co. W. 4th Company Brigade of Guards 17th Regiment 7th Royal Fusiliers, Lt. L'estrange's Company 23rd Royal Welch Fusiliers 42nd Regiment of Foot, Grenadier Coy 43rd Regiment of Foot 64th Regiment of Foot 84th Regiment of Foot, Royal Highland Emigrants LI Company Command Horse Hessian Guard His Majesty's Detached Hospital His Majesty's Marines Queen's Own Loyal Virginia Regiment Royal Artillery, Company A Von Preuschenck's Jaegers |
| Albemarle Arms Crown Point Bread Company From Common Hands Studio G Gedney Godwin Inc. Half Crown Bakery |
Herb & Vine K. Walters at the Sign of the Gray Horse Silhouettes By Hand Sycamore Springs Clothier White Historic Art Windhil Woolens |
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