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Preserving and maintaining George Washington's Mount Vernon is a labor of love. Here, take a look behind the curtain, and meet some of the experts who make it possible.

Patriotic Piper

Patriotic Piper

Mount Vernon's resident fifer Don Francisco brings music, military knowledge, and cheer to thousands upon thousands of visitors each year.

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Caretaker in Chief

Caretaker in Chief

Joe Sliger, Mount Vernon’s vice president for operations, leads the team that keeps Washington’s historic estate running around the clock.

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Behind the Scenes

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2:49

Opening George Washington's Tomb

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3:00

Mount Vernon Wakes Up - The Mansion

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9:22

Inside George Washington's Harpsichord

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7:24

The LEGENDARY Wreath at George Washington's Tomb

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9:15

RARE Look at Restoring George Washington's Blue Room

48,966 views 6 years ago
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2:46

Mount Vernon Wakes Up - Feeding The Animals

6,094 views 6 years ago
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9:38

How Long Does It Take to Restore a Room?

3,066 views 3 years ago
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6:50

A Major Change to George Washington's house...

39,324 views 5 years ago
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8:32

UNSEEN Collections Revealed!

47,928 views 6 years ago
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11:41

Revolutionary War Reenacting Part. 1

59,426 views 6 years ago
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4:00

A Look Inside the Chintz Room at Mount Vernon

17,656 views 7 years ago
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3:08

The Newly Restored Blue Room At Mount Vernon

13,511 views 6 years ago
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2:09

George Washington's 1791 Hemlock Destroyed

11,671 views 5 years ago
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2:01

The Front Parlor Restoration Project 2017-20

5,229 views 6 years ago
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4:03

Re-Creating George Washington's Chairs

5,490 views 4 years ago
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2:43

Re-Creating George Washington's Harpsichord

4,394 views 5 years ago
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6:39

Wreath Laying Ceremony at George Washington's Tomb

4,043 views 5 years ago
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28:28

Guided Tour of George Washington's Distillery

4,825 views 5 years ago
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1:52

Front Parlor Update: Restoring the Ceiling

3,191 views 5 years ago
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Front Parlor Restoration | Project Introduction

3,313 views 6 years ago
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0:34

George Washington's Front Parlor...Opening Soon!

3,002 views 4 years ago
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1:01

The Women Who Saved George Washington's Home

2,874 views 5 years ago
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1:36

Front Parlor Update: Restoring the Panels

2,316 views 5 years ago
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8:57

George Washington's Unique 16 Sided Barn

14,070 views 6 years ago
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6:31

Building a NEW Barn at Mount Vernon

1,613 views 4 years ago
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1:56

Gardening History at Mount Vernon

4,260 views 7 years ago
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2:39

Long Lost George Washington Coin!

1,139 views 7 years ago
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1:03

Yorktown Film Shoot: Behind The Scenes

624 views 7 years ago
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Behind the Scenes: Trenton Film Shoot

816 views 7 years ago
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5:38

How to Sow Seeds

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