Christmas at Mount Vernon

Mrs. Washington's Mount Vernon

Select Dates, Nov.-Dec.

Join Mrs. Washington as she discusses the day-to-day planning needed for a busy holiday season on this personalized 45-minute tour.

Holiday Fifing

Nov.-Dec., Tues.-Sat.

Join our resident fifer for a musical demonstration and discussion of 18th-century holiday music!

Decorate a Dove of Peace Ornament

Nov.-Dec., Weds. – Sun.

Decorate your own Dove of Peace ornament, which is copied from the one on the Mansion’s weather vane. Stop by the Discovery Station to pick up this take-home craft. 

Chocolate Making Demonstrations

Nov. 29 - Dec. 31

Watch as costumed interpreters take you through the steps of the chocolate making process—from cacao seed to chocolate mills— and learn more about the preparation of hot chocolate and chocolate tea at Mount Vernon.

Holiday Family Day

Dec. 4

Discover how how the holiday season was commemorated in the 18th century with family-friendly activities.

Camel Talks

During this 30-minute program, meet Aladdin the camel and listen as James Anderson and other characters tell stories about Washington's interest in exotic animals.

Offered: Friday-Sunday at 11 a.m. & 1 p.m., Nov. 27 - Dec. 31

Included with admission

Aladdin will be on the estate through Jan. 6.