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 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.
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.
Virtual Tour of Washington's War Tent
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.
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.
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, 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 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.
Camp followers — mostly women and children — traveled with the army, either because of 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.
| 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 Addressing the Troops | 12-Acre Field |
| 10:30 a.m. | 18th-Century Cavalry Demonstration | 12-Acre Field |
| 10:30 a.m. | Saturday Only - Music of the Revolution | Bowling Green |
| 11 a.m. | Revolutionary War Tactical Demonstration | 12-Acre Field |
| 11:30 a.m. | People of the Army | 12-Acre Field |
| 12 p.m. | Medicine of the Revolution | Bowling Green |
| 12:30 p.m. | The Fifes and Drums of York Town | Bowling Green |
| 1 p.m. | The Unseen Enemy, the fight against sickness and disease in camp | Bowling Green |
| 1:30 p.m. | Regiments & Tactics of the Armies | 12-Acre Field |
| 2 p.m. | The Fifes & Drums of York Town | Bowling Green |
| 2:30 p.m. | Saturday Only - Music of the Revolution | Bowling Green |
| 2:45 p.m. | Artillery Demonstration | 12-Acre Field |
| 3:15 p.m. | Troop Inspection by General Washington | 12-Acre Field |
| 4 p.m. | Medicine of the Revolution | Bowling Green |
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| Hot Items | Cold Items | Breakfast Items | Drinks |
| 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 |
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, 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.
Halfcrown Bakehouse
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.
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