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.
Need primary and secondary sources, videos, or interactives? Explore our Education Pages!
The Washington Library is open to all researchers and scholars, by appointment only.
Francisco plays for a student group, 2018.
During this program, listen to our Resident Fifer play different fifes, flutes, and a drum to demonstrate their different sounds and functions.
Learn about some of the musicians who played music on the front lines of the American Revolution and examine replicas of 18th-century uniforms, books, and sheet music.
Our fifer also demonstrates tunes for dancing, such as a minuet, a jig, and a reel.
Watch musician Don Francisco demonstrate military command on the drum and fife.
Watch our resident fifer in action.
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