Historic Preservation at Mount Vernon
Preservation is an ongoing process that began in the 19th century and continues today. During your visit, you can explore the ongoing efforts to preserve Mount Vernon.
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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The Washington Library is open to all researchers and scholars, by appointment only.
This 60-minute specialty tour highlights the extensive history of preservation at George Washington’s Mount Vernon.
Visit various locations in the historic area to learn about past, present, and future projects for preserving the home of our first president. Learn how preservation goes hand in hand with educating the life and times of Washington and those who lived at Mount Vernon.
This 60-minute specialty tour highlights the extensive history of preservation at George Washington’s Mount Vernon.
Visit various locations in the historic area to learn about past, present, and future projects for preserving the home of our first president. Learn how preservation goes hand in hand with educating the life and times of Washington and those who lived at Mount Vernon.
Mansion Circle George Washington's Mount Vernon tickets@mountvernon.org MM/DD/YYYY 15The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association (MVLA) is the oldest historic preservation organization in the U.S., working to preserve the home of George Washington since 1859. Thanks to their work, Mount Vernon is one of the best-documented and most complete examples of an estate from early America. Because the preservation work is never complete, Mount Vernon's architectural historians continue to research and restore the historic structures for future visitors.
During this tour, walk among the outbuildings and receive an overview of the practices and processes used by architectural historians in their work.
Please allow 10-15 minutes to walk from the Ford Orientation Center to the Mansion Circle to meet your guide.