Exhibitions

George Washington's Masonic Apron on View

February 18, 2022 - February 22, 2022 — All Day Education Center

For a limited time, view George Washington's Masonic apron in the Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center.

Fighting For Their Cause: Women’s Activism, from Mount Vernon to Suffrage

July 14, 2020 - January 4, 2021 — All Day Donald W. Reynolds Museum & Education Center

In this four-panel banner exhibition, learn how organizations like the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association gave women an outlet to effect social change, paving the way for women’s suffrage.

Earliest Known Portrait of George Washington on View

July 1, 2020 - July 11, 2021 — All Day Donald W. Reynolds Museum & Education Center

On loan from Washington & Lee University, this life portrait of Colonel George Washington originally hung in the Mansion's Front Parlor. More than 200 years later, the large oil painting—measuring 60 inches…

1792 Washington President Gold Eagle Pattern Coin

July 1, 2020 - February 22, 2021 — All Day Education Center

View this remarkable artifact from the early years of the United States currency system, before the federal government had begun minting its own coins.

Symbols of Rank

July 1, 2020 - July 11, 2021 — All Day Donald W. Reynolds Museum & Education Center

View a collection of trappings from George Washington's military uniform visible in Charles Willson Peale's 1772 portrait.

Mapping the “New World”: Highlights from the Paul Schott Stevens Collection

October 30, 2019 - November 18, 2019 — All Day Donald W. Reynolds Museum & Education Center

View five rare maps of early America and Virginia, on loan from Paul Schott Stevens.

Music at Mount Vernon

July 24, 2019 - January 21, 2020 — All Day Donald W. Reynolds Museum & Education Center

The Washington family enjoyed music throughout their life. While Washignton, himself, never played an instrument, the women in his life were accomplished musicians by the century's standards. On display…

"History Has Its Eyes on You": George Washington & Alexander Hamilton

May 26, 2018 - October 1, 2018 — All Day Education Center

View a collection of objects and documents exploring the relationship between George Washington and Alexander Hamilton. The four items in this special installation highlight their vital partnership and…

Lives Bound Together: Slavery at George Washington's Mount Vernon

October 1, 2016 - July 11, 2021 — All Day Donald W. Reynolds Museum & Education Center

Lives Bound Together: Slavery at George Washington’s Mount Vernon explores the personal stories of the people enslaved at Mount Vernon while providing insight into George Washington’s evolving opposition…

Special Collection of George Washington Swords

February 12, 2016 - May 30, 2016 — All Day Donald W. Reynolds Museum & Education Center

Just in time for Presidents Day, Mount Vernon will feature a special display reuniting two of the General’s surviving battle swords! Believed to have been carried by General Washington during the American…

George Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation at Mount Vernon

October 1, 2015 - January 6, 2016 — All Day 12-Acre Field

Look beyond the turkey and stuffing to learn more about the history of Thanksgiving at Mount Vernon! On exhibit in the Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center, George Washington’s signed Thanksgiving…

Mount Vernon in 3-D: Then & Now

August 1, 2015 - November 20, 2015 — All Day Mansion Circle

Did you know that there are 3-D images of Mount Vernon that are more than 150 years old? Our new photography exhibit allows you to see some of these amazing and historic stereoviews from our collection…

Nine Paintings from John Chapman on View

February 13, 2015 - May 30, 2016 — All Day

One hundred years after George Washington’s birth, John Gadsby Chapman painted a series of romantic landscapes depicting historic sites from the first president’s life. View these nine spectacular scenes…

Gardens & Groves

February 22, 2014 - May 30, 2016 — All Day Education Center

Explore Washington’s design and see how he created the sweeping lawns, groves of trees, walled gardens, serpentine paths, and the views of Mount Vernon we enjoy today.

Take Note! George Washington the Reader

September 27, 2013 - January 12, 2014 — All Day Education Center

Step into George Washington’s world through his books. Look over Washington’s shoulder, read the books that he read, took notes from, and recommended to others.