Colonial Fifer Welcome to Mount Vernon This event is included with admission.
Colonial Fifer Welcome to Mount Vernon
Location: Bowling Green Gate
This event is included with admission.
Included with general admission, no ticket purchase is required.
09:00 am
Colonial Fifer Welcome to Mount Vernon This event is included with admission.
Colonial Fifer Welcome to Mount Vernon
Location: Bowling Green Gate
This event is included with admission.
Included with general admission, no ticket purchase is required.
09:00 am
History Interpretation
History Interpretation
Location:
Included with general admission, no ticket purchase is required.
09:00 am
Be Washington: It's Your Turn to Lead
Be Washington: It's Your Turn to Lead
Location: Donald W. Reynolds Museum & Education Center
Included with general admission, no ticket purchase is required.
09:30 am
National Treasure Tour$ Over the course of two weeks in April 2007, George Washington's Mount Vernon made a nightly transformation from stately 18th-century home to Hollywood film set during the creation of National Treasures: Book of Secrets.
During this 60-minute tour, learn how Mount Vernon participated in the production of this film while protecting its own national treasure, the home of George Washington.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please allow at least 10-15 minutes to walk from the main entrance to the tour’s starting point at the Mansion Circle.
National Treasure Tour
Location: Mansion Circle
Over the course of two weeks in April 2007, George Washington's Mount Vernon made a nightly transformation from stately 18th-century home to Hollywood film set during the creation of National Treasures: Book of Secrets.
During this 60-minute tour, learn how Mount Vernon participated in the production of this film while protecting its own national treasure, the home of George Washington.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please allow at least 10-15 minutes to walk from the main entrance to the tour’s starting point at the Mansion Circle.
This tour requires a ticket in addition to general admission.
09:30 am
National Treasure Tour$ Over the course of two weeks in April 2007, George Washington's Mount Vernon made a nightly transformation from stately 18th-century home to Hollywood film set during the creation of National Treasures: Book of Secrets.
During this 60-minute tour, learn how Mount Vernon participated in the production of this film while protecting its own national treasure, the home of George Washington.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please allow at least 10-15 minutes to walk from the main entrance to the tour’s starting point at the Mansion Circle.
National Treasure Tour
Location: Mansion Circle
Over the course of two weeks in April 2007, George Washington's Mount Vernon made a nightly transformation from stately 18th-century home to Hollywood film set during the creation of National Treasures: Book of Secrets.
During this 60-minute tour, learn how Mount Vernon participated in the production of this film while protecting its own national treasure, the home of George Washington.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please allow at least 10-15 minutes to walk from the main entrance to the tour’s starting point at the Mansion Circle.
This tour requires a ticket in addition to general admission.
10:00 am
Tribute at the Tomb Following his death on December 14, 1799, George Washington's remains were placed in a family vault on the hillside overlooking the Potomac River. Washington knew this site would not be tenable for much longer, and stipulated in his will that a new tomb be constructed below his orchard.
In 1831, the remains from the old family vault, including those of General and Mrs. Washington, were moved to their current resting place, where tens of millions of visitors have paid their respects to the Father of our Country.
A staff member will lead those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance, General Washington’s prayer for his country, and the placement of a wreath.
Wreath-laying ceremonies typically last 20-30 minutes.
Tribute at the Tomb
Location: Washington Tomb
Following his death on December 14, 1799, George Washington's remains were placed in a family vault on the hillside overlooking the Potomac River. Washington knew this site would not be tenable for much longer, and stipulated in his will that a new tomb be constructed below his orchard.
In 1831, the remains from the old family vault, including those of General and Mrs. Washington, were moved to their current resting place, where tens of millions of visitors have paid their respects to the Father of our Country.
A staff member will lead those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance, General Washington’s prayer for his country, and the placement of a wreath.
Wreath-laying ceremonies typically last 20-30 minutes.
Included with general admission, no ticket purchase is required.
10:00 am
Hamilton The Musical Tour$ While there is not record of Alexander Hamilton visiting Mount Vernon, evidence of Hamilton the Musical abound at George Washington’s Mount Vernon.
What ideas was Lafayette fighting for with the guns and ships the French brought? Where are the vines? Where are the fig trees? Get the answers to these questions and more on this hour-long tour.
Opportunities “that we can sing along in harmony” will all be optional.
Tours are limited in capacity to allow for social distancing, and new safety protocols are in place on the estate.
Learn more about our new safety protocols
Hamilton The Musical Tour
Location: Mansion Circle
While there is not record of Alexander Hamilton visiting Mount Vernon, evidence of Hamilton the Musical abound at George Washington’s Mount Vernon.
What ideas was Lafayette fighting for with the guns and ships the French brought? Where are the vines? Where are the fig trees? Get the answers to these questions and more on this hour-long tour.
Opportunities “that we can sing along in harmony” will all be optional.
Tours are limited in capacity to allow for social distancing, and new safety protocols are in place on the estate.
Learn more about our new safety protocols
This tour requires a ticket in addition to general admission.
10:00 am
Meet People from Washington's World Gain a New Perspective on the General
Join a character interpreter to hear their first-person recounting of life at Mount Vernon. Learn about their daily lives and ask them questions about their 18th-century world.
Characters vary daily. The program is free with general admission. No additional ticket is required.
Meet People from Washington's World
Location: Interpretive Center
Gain a New Perspective on the General
Join a character interpreter to hear their first-person recounting of life at Mount Vernon. Learn about their daily lives and ask them questions about their 18th-century world.
Characters vary daily. The program is free with general admission. No additional ticket is required.
Included with general admission, no ticket purchase is required.
10:00 am
Tribute at the Tomb Following his death on December 14, 1799, George Washington's remains were placed in a family vault on the hillside overlooking the Potomac River. Washington knew this site would not be tenable for much longer, and stipulated in his will that a new tomb be constructed below his orchard.
In 1831, the remains from the old family vault, including those of General and Mrs. Washington, were moved to their current resting place, where tens of millions of visitors have paid their respects to the Father of our Country.
A staff member will lead those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance, General Washington’s prayer for his country, and the placement of a wreath.
Wreath-laying ceremonies typically last 20-30 minutes.
Tribute at the Tomb
Location: Washington Tomb
Following his death on December 14, 1799, George Washington's remains were placed in a family vault on the hillside overlooking the Potomac River. Washington knew this site would not be tenable for much longer, and stipulated in his will that a new tomb be constructed below his orchard.
In 1831, the remains from the old family vault, including those of General and Mrs. Washington, were moved to their current resting place, where tens of millions of visitors have paid their respects to the Father of our Country.
A staff member will lead those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance, General Washington’s prayer for his country, and the placement of a wreath.
Wreath-laying ceremonies typically last 20-30 minutes.
Included with general admission, no ticket purchase is required.
10:00 am
Virtual Tours for K-12 Classrooms Bring History to Life For Your Students
With this virtual tour, your students can experience George Washington's Virginia estate no matter where your school is located.
Learn about George Washington, his life at Mount Vernon, and his impact on the world in the 18th century.
We'll use Mount Vernon’s virtual tour to discuss important events and themes in the lives of George Washington, his family, and the enslaved people at Mount Vernon.
Program Outline
During your tour, you'll receive:
A welcome and brief introduction on program and technological logistics from a facilitator
A staff-led exploration of portions of the Mansion and grounds via the Mount Vernon virtual tour
An interactive Q&A with the interpreter
Requirements
All teachers and students will need internet access.
Sessions are designed for 1 teacher and 1 classroom.
Larger groups (i.e. multiple classrooms) may wish to take our virtual VIP tour.
Program Outcomes
Students will:
Learn about life at Mount Vernon in the 18th century.
Understand that people in the past were complex individuals who faced many challenges and rose to meet them with personal tools that are still used today.
Improve critical thinking skills by asking the Mount Vernon expert questions about Washington’s world.
Have a fun/engaging/memorable experience by visually connecting with Mount Vernon and their classmates.
Virtual Tours for K-12 Classrooms
Location:
Bring History to Life For Your Students
With this virtual tour, your students can experience George Washington's Virginia estate no matter where your school is located.
Learn about George Washington, his life at Mount Vernon, and his impact on the world in the 18th century.
We'll use Mount Vernon’s virtual tour to discuss important events and themes in the lives of George Washington, his family, and the enslaved people at Mount Vernon.
Program Outline
During your tour, you'll receive:
A welcome and brief introduction on program and technological logistics from a facilitator
A staff-led exploration of portions of the Mansion and grounds via the Mount Vernon virtual tour
An interactive Q&A with the interpreter
Requirements
All teachers and students will need internet access.
Sessions are designed for 1 teacher and 1 classroom.
Larger groups (i.e. multiple classrooms) may wish to take our virtual VIP tour.
Program Outcomes
Students will:
Learn about life at Mount Vernon in the 18th century.
Understand that people in the past were complex individuals who faced many challenges and rose to meet them with personal tools that are still used today.
Improve critical thinking skills by asking the Mount Vernon expert questions about Washington’s world.
Have a fun/engaging/memorable experience by visually connecting with Mount Vernon and their classmates.
Included with general admission, no ticket purchase is required.
10:00 am
Virtual Tours for K-12 Classrooms Bring History to Life For Your Students
With this virtual tour, your students can experience George Washington's Virginia estate no matter where your school is located.
Learn about George Washington, his life at Mount Vernon, and his impact on the world in the 18th century.
We'll use Mount Vernon’s virtual tour to discuss important events and themes in the lives of George Washington, his family, and the enslaved people at Mount Vernon.
Program Outline
During your tour, you'll receive:
A welcome and brief introduction on program and technological logistics from a facilitator
A staff-led exploration of portions of the Mansion and grounds via the Mount Vernon virtual tour
An interactive Q&A with the interpreter
Requirements
All teachers and students will need internet access.
Sessions are designed for 1 teacher and 1 classroom.
Larger groups (i.e. multiple classrooms) may wish to take our virtual VIP tour.
Program Outcomes
Students will:
Learn about life at Mount Vernon in the 18th century.
Understand that people in the past were complex individuals who faced many challenges and rose to meet them with personal tools that are still used today.
Improve critical thinking skills by asking the Mount Vernon expert questions about Washington’s world.
Have a fun/engaging/memorable experience by visually connecting with Mount Vernon and their classmates.
Virtual Tours for K-12 Classrooms
Location:
Bring History to Life For Your Students
With this virtual tour, your students can experience George Washington's Virginia estate no matter where your school is located.
Learn about George Washington, his life at Mount Vernon, and his impact on the world in the 18th century.
We'll use Mount Vernon’s virtual tour to discuss important events and themes in the lives of George Washington, his family, and the enslaved people at Mount Vernon.
Program Outline
During your tour, you'll receive:
A welcome and brief introduction on program and technological logistics from a facilitator
A staff-led exploration of portions of the Mansion and grounds via the Mount Vernon virtual tour
An interactive Q&A with the interpreter
Requirements
All teachers and students will need internet access.
Sessions are designed for 1 teacher and 1 classroom.
Larger groups (i.e. multiple classrooms) may wish to take our virtual VIP tour.
Program Outcomes
Students will:
Learn about life at Mount Vernon in the 18th century.
Understand that people in the past were complex individuals who faced many challenges and rose to meet them with personal tools that are still used today.
Improve critical thinking skills by asking the Mount Vernon expert questions about Washington’s world.
Have a fun/engaging/memorable experience by visually connecting with Mount Vernon and their classmates.
Included with general admission, no ticket purchase is required.
10:00 am
Virtual Tours for K-12 Classrooms Bring History to Life For Your Students
With this virtual tour, your students can experience George Washington's Virginia estate no matter where your school is located.
Learn about George Washington, his life at Mount Vernon, and his impact on the world in the 18th century.
We'll use Mount Vernon’s virtual tour to discuss important events and themes in the lives of George Washington, his family, and the enslaved people at Mount Vernon.
Program Outline
During your tour, you'll receive:
A welcome and brief introduction on program and technological logistics from a facilitator
A staff-led exploration of portions of the Mansion and grounds via the Mount Vernon virtual tour
An interactive Q&A with the interpreter
Requirements
All teachers and students will need internet access.
Sessions are designed for 1 teacher and 1 classroom.
Larger groups (i.e. multiple classrooms) may wish to take our virtual VIP tour.
Program Outcomes
Students will:
Learn about life at Mount Vernon in the 18th century.
Understand that people in the past were complex individuals who faced many challenges and rose to meet them with personal tools that are still used today.
Improve critical thinking skills by asking the Mount Vernon expert questions about Washington’s world.
Have a fun/engaging/memorable experience by visually connecting with Mount Vernon and their classmates.
Virtual Tours for K-12 Classrooms
Location:
Bring History to Life For Your Students
With this virtual tour, your students can experience George Washington's Virginia estate no matter where your school is located.
Learn about George Washington, his life at Mount Vernon, and his impact on the world in the 18th century.
We'll use Mount Vernon’s virtual tour to discuss important events and themes in the lives of George Washington, his family, and the enslaved people at Mount Vernon.
Program Outline
During your tour, you'll receive:
A welcome and brief introduction on program and technological logistics from a facilitator
A staff-led exploration of portions of the Mansion and grounds via the Mount Vernon virtual tour
An interactive Q&A with the interpreter
Requirements
All teachers and students will need internet access.
Sessions are designed for 1 teacher and 1 classroom.
Larger groups (i.e. multiple classrooms) may wish to take our virtual VIP tour.
Program Outcomes
Students will:
Learn about life at Mount Vernon in the 18th century.
Understand that people in the past were complex individuals who faced many challenges and rose to meet them with personal tools that are still used today.
Improve critical thinking skills by asking the Mount Vernon expert questions about Washington’s world.
Have a fun/engaging/memorable experience by visually connecting with Mount Vernon and their classmates.
Included with general admission, no ticket purchase is required.
10:00 am
Virtual Tours for K-12 Classrooms Bring History to Life For Your Students
With this virtual tour, your students can experience George Washington's Virginia estate no matter where your school is located.
Learn about George Washington, his life at Mount Vernon, and his impact on the world in the 18th century.
We'll use Mount Vernon’s virtual tour to discuss important events and themes in the lives of George Washington, his family, and the enslaved people at Mount Vernon.
Program Outline
During your tour, you'll receive:
A welcome and brief introduction on program and technological logistics from a facilitator
A staff-led exploration of portions of the Mansion and grounds via the Mount Vernon virtual tour
An interactive Q&A with the interpreter
Requirements
All teachers and students will need internet access.
Sessions are designed for 1 teacher and 1 classroom.
Larger groups (i.e. multiple classrooms) may wish to take our virtual VIP tour.
Program Outcomes
Students will:
Learn about life at Mount Vernon in the 18th century.
Understand that people in the past were complex individuals who faced many challenges and rose to meet them with personal tools that are still used today.
Improve critical thinking skills by asking the Mount Vernon expert questions about Washington’s world.
Have a fun/engaging/memorable experience by visually connecting with Mount Vernon and their classmates.
Virtual Tours for K-12 Classrooms
Location:
Bring History to Life For Your Students
With this virtual tour, your students can experience George Washington's Virginia estate no matter where your school is located.
Learn about George Washington, his life at Mount Vernon, and his impact on the world in the 18th century.
We'll use Mount Vernon’s virtual tour to discuss important events and themes in the lives of George Washington, his family, and the enslaved people at Mount Vernon.
Program Outline
During your tour, you'll receive:
A welcome and brief introduction on program and technological logistics from a facilitator
A staff-led exploration of portions of the Mansion and grounds via the Mount Vernon virtual tour
An interactive Q&A with the interpreter
Requirements
All teachers and students will need internet access.
Sessions are designed for 1 teacher and 1 classroom.
Larger groups (i.e. multiple classrooms) may wish to take our virtual VIP tour.
Program Outcomes
Students will:
Learn about life at Mount Vernon in the 18th century.
Understand that people in the past were complex individuals who faced many challenges and rose to meet them with personal tools that are still used today.
Improve critical thinking skills by asking the Mount Vernon expert questions about Washington’s world.
Have a fun/engaging/memorable experience by visually connecting with Mount Vernon and their classmates.
Included with general admission, no ticket purchase is required.
10:00 am
Animal Spotlight Discover more about Mount Vernon’s four-legged residents by joining education staff at the animal paddocks for a discussion about the animals, and the people who cared for them in the past and today. Locations will vary based on animal availability.
To limit the spread of the coronavirus, safety protocols are in place on the estate.
Learn about our safety protocols
Animal Spotlight
Location:
Discover more about Mount Vernon’s four-legged residents by joining education staff at the animal paddocks for a discussion about the animals, and the people who cared for them in the past and today. Locations will vary based on animal availability.
To limit the spread of the coronavirus, safety protocols are in place on the estate.
Learn about our safety protocols
Included with general admission, no ticket purchase is required.
10:30 am
Music of the Revolution 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.
Music of the Revolution
Location: Bowling Green
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.
Included with general admission, no ticket purchase is required.
10:30 am
Music of the Revolution 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.
Music of the Revolution
Location: Bowling Green
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.
Included with general admission, no ticket purchase is required.
10:30 am
Colonial Fifer Welcome to Mount Vernon This event is included with admission.
Colonial Fifer Welcome to Mount Vernon
Location: Upper Garden
This event is included with admission.
Included with general admission, no ticket purchase is required.
11:00 am
Founding Flowers Tour$ Tour Mount Vernon's Historic Gardens
George Washington spent nearly sixteen years away from home during the Presidency and the War for Independence. Yet, he always had a desire to return home to Mount Vernon, for a peaceful retirement, to rest under the shade of his own Vine and Fig tree.
Come take a walk through the General’s garden and see the founding flowers that recreate Washington’s 18th-century landscape and gardens.
This one-hour tour discusses the practical landscape design of the Mansion house farm at Mount Vernon.
Take a guided tour through Washington’s upper and lower gardens.
Learn about the uses for flowers and plants that made up Washington’s gardens.
Hear about the work completed by hired and enslaved gardeners.
Meet a character from Washington’s world during a tour of the lower gardens.
Please allow 10-15 minutes to walk from the main entrance to the Mansion Circle to meet your guide.
Founding Flowers Tour
Location: Mansion Circle
Tour Mount Vernon's Historic Gardens
George Washington spent nearly sixteen years away from home during the Presidency and the War for Independence. Yet, he always had a desire to return home to Mount Vernon, for a peaceful retirement, to rest under the shade of his own Vine and Fig tree.
Come take a walk through the General’s garden and see the founding flowers that recreate Washington’s 18th-century landscape and gardens.
This one-hour tour discusses the practical landscape design of the Mansion house farm at Mount Vernon.
Take a guided tour through Washington’s upper and lower gardens.
Learn about the uses for flowers and plants that made up Washington’s gardens.
Hear about the work completed by hired and enslaved gardeners.
Meet a character from Washington’s world during a tour of the lower gardens.
Please allow 10-15 minutes to walk from the main entrance to the Mansion Circle to meet your guide.
This tour requires a ticket in addition to general admission.
11:30 am
National Treasure Tour$ Over the course of two weeks in April 2007, George Washington's Mount Vernon made a nightly transformation from stately 18th-century home to Hollywood film set during the creation of National Treasures: Book of Secrets.
During this 60-minute tour, learn how Mount Vernon participated in the production of this film while protecting its own national treasure, the home of George Washington.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please allow at least 10-15 minutes to walk from the main entrance to the tour’s starting point at the Mansion Circle.
National Treasure Tour
Location: Mansion Circle
Over the course of two weeks in April 2007, George Washington's Mount Vernon made a nightly transformation from stately 18th-century home to Hollywood film set during the creation of National Treasures: Book of Secrets.
During this 60-minute tour, learn how Mount Vernon participated in the production of this film while protecting its own national treasure, the home of George Washington.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please allow at least 10-15 minutes to walk from the main entrance to the tour’s starting point at the Mansion Circle.
This tour requires a ticket in addition to general admission.
11:30 am
Photo Cruise on the Potomac$ Take a 45-minute Cruise
As you travel north on the Potomac, you'll:
Hear stories of the people and animals who have inhabited its shores throughout history, including Native Americans, fish, and bald eagles.
Pass by Fort Washington in Maryland and learn about the river's role in the Civil War.
Discover the river's importance to Washington's business ventures.
Learn how the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association preserved Washington's view.
Please allow 30 minutes to walk to the Wharf to meet your boat. Tours depart promptly, and late arrivals cannot be accommodated. General admission is required.
Photo Cruise on the Potomac
Location: Wharf
Take a 45-minute Cruise
As you travel north on the Potomac, you'll:
Hear stories of the people and animals who have inhabited its shores throughout history, including Native Americans, fish, and bald eagles.
Pass by Fort Washington in Maryland and learn about the river's role in the Civil War.
Discover the river's importance to Washington's business ventures.
Learn how the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association preserved Washington's view.
Please allow 30 minutes to walk to the Wharf to meet your boat. Tours depart promptly, and late arrivals cannot be accommodated. General admission is required.
This tour requires a ticket in addition to general admission.
11:30 am
National Treasure Tour$ Over the course of two weeks in April 2007, George Washington's Mount Vernon made a nightly transformation from stately 18th-century home to Hollywood film set during the creation of National Treasures: Book of Secrets.
During this 60-minute tour, learn how Mount Vernon participated in the production of this film while protecting its own national treasure, the home of George Washington.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please allow at least 10-15 minutes to walk from the main entrance to the tour’s starting point at the Mansion Circle.
National Treasure Tour
Location: Mansion Circle
Over the course of two weeks in April 2007, George Washington's Mount Vernon made a nightly transformation from stately 18th-century home to Hollywood film set during the creation of National Treasures: Book of Secrets.
During this 60-minute tour, learn how Mount Vernon participated in the production of this film while protecting its own national treasure, the home of George Washington.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please allow at least 10-15 minutes to walk from the main entrance to the tour’s starting point at the Mansion Circle.
This tour requires a ticket in addition to general admission.
11:30 am
Photo Cruise on the Potomac$ Take a 45-minute Cruise
As you travel north on the Potomac, you'll:
Hear stories of the people and animals who have inhabited its shores throughout history, including Native Americans, fish, and bald eagles.
Pass by Fort Washington in Maryland and learn about the river's role in the Civil War.
Discover the river's importance to Washington's business ventures.
Learn how the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association preserved Washington's view.
Please allow 30 minutes to walk to the Wharf to meet your boat. Tours depart promptly, and late arrivals cannot be accommodated. General admission is required.
Photo Cruise on the Potomac
Location: Wharf
Take a 45-minute Cruise
As you travel north on the Potomac, you'll:
Hear stories of the people and animals who have inhabited its shores throughout history, including Native Americans, fish, and bald eagles.
Pass by Fort Washington in Maryland and learn about the river's role in the Civil War.
Discover the river's importance to Washington's business ventures.
Learn how the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association preserved Washington's view.
Please allow 30 minutes to walk to the Wharf to meet your boat. Tours depart promptly, and late arrivals cannot be accommodated. General admission is required.
This tour requires a ticket in addition to general admission.
12:00 pm
Mount Vernon Films Take a break as you enjoy a selection of 4 movie presentations in the Robert H. and Clarice Smith Auditorium, showing at:
12:00, 2:00, 4:00 The Winter Patriots
12:30, 2:30, 4:30 Yorktown: Now or Never
1:00, 3:00 Saving Mount Vernon (History of Mount Vernon Ladies' Association)
1:30, 3:30 Mount Vernon in Virginia (A 1950s vintage tour of Mount Vernon)
Included in general admission.
Mount Vernon Films
Location: Robert H. and Clarice Smith Auditorium
Take a break as you enjoy a selection of 4 movie presentations in the Robert H. and Clarice Smith Auditorium, showing at:
12:00, 2:00, 4:00 The Winter Patriots
12:30, 2:30, 4:30 Yorktown: Now or Never
1:00, 3:00 Saving Mount Vernon (History of Mount Vernon Ladies' Association)
1:30, 3:30 Mount Vernon in Virginia (A 1950s vintage tour of Mount Vernon)
Included in general admission.
Included with general admission, no ticket purchase is required.
12:30 pm
Photo Cruise on the Potomac$ Take a 45-minute Cruise
As you travel north on the Potomac, you'll:
Hear stories of the people and animals who have inhabited its shores throughout history, including Native Americans, fish, and bald eagles.
Pass by Fort Washington in Maryland and learn about the river's role in the Civil War.
Discover the river's importance to Washington's business ventures.
Learn how the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association preserved Washington's view.
Please allow 30 minutes to walk to the Wharf to meet your boat. Tours depart promptly, and late arrivals cannot be accommodated. General admission is required.
Photo Cruise on the Potomac
Location: Wharf
Take a 45-minute Cruise
As you travel north on the Potomac, you'll:
Hear stories of the people and animals who have inhabited its shores throughout history, including Native Americans, fish, and bald eagles.
Pass by Fort Washington in Maryland and learn about the river's role in the Civil War.
Discover the river's importance to Washington's business ventures.
Learn how the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association preserved Washington's view.
Please allow 30 minutes to walk to the Wharf to meet your boat. Tours depart promptly, and late arrivals cannot be accommodated. General admission is required.
This tour requires a ticket in addition to general admission.
12:30 pm
Photo Cruise on the Potomac$ Take a 45-minute Cruise
As you travel north on the Potomac, you'll:
Hear stories of the people and animals who have inhabited its shores throughout history, including Native Americans, fish, and bald eagles.
Pass by Fort Washington in Maryland and learn about the river's role in the Civil War.
Discover the river's importance to Washington's business ventures.
Learn how the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association preserved Washington's view.
Please allow 30 minutes to walk to the Wharf to meet your boat. Tours depart promptly, and late arrivals cannot be accommodated. General admission is required.
Photo Cruise on the Potomac
Location: Wharf
Take a 45-minute Cruise
As you travel north on the Potomac, you'll:
Hear stories of the people and animals who have inhabited its shores throughout history, including Native Americans, fish, and bald eagles.
Pass by Fort Washington in Maryland and learn about the river's role in the Civil War.
Discover the river's importance to Washington's business ventures.
Learn how the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association preserved Washington's view.
Please allow 30 minutes to walk to the Wharf to meet your boat. Tours depart promptly, and late arrivals cannot be accommodated. General admission is required.
This tour requires a ticket in addition to general admission.
12:30 pm
Colonial Fifer Welcome to Mount Vernon This event is included with admission.
Colonial Fifer Welcome to Mount Vernon
Location: East Lawn
This event is included with admission.
Included with general admission, no ticket purchase is required.
01:00 pm
Photo Cruise on the Potomac$ Take a 45-minute Cruise
As you travel north on the Potomac, you'll:
Hear stories of the people and animals who have inhabited its shores throughout history, including Native Americans, fish, and bald eagles.
Pass by Fort Washington in Maryland and learn about the river's role in the Civil War.
Discover the river's importance to Washington's business ventures.
Learn how the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association preserved Washington's view.
Please allow 30 minutes to walk to the Wharf to meet your boat. Tours depart promptly, and late arrivals cannot be accommodated. General admission is required.
Photo Cruise on the Potomac
Location: Wharf
Take a 45-minute Cruise
As you travel north on the Potomac, you'll:
Hear stories of the people and animals who have inhabited its shores throughout history, including Native Americans, fish, and bald eagles.
Pass by Fort Washington in Maryland and learn about the river's role in the Civil War.
Discover the river's importance to Washington's business ventures.
Learn how the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association preserved Washington's view.
Please allow 30 minutes to walk to the Wharf to meet your boat. Tours depart promptly, and late arrivals cannot be accommodated. General admission is required.
This tour requires a ticket in addition to general admission.
01:00 pm
Photo Cruise on the Potomac$ Take a 45-minute Cruise
As you travel north on the Potomac, you'll:
Hear stories of the people and animals who have inhabited its shores throughout history, including Native Americans, fish, and bald eagles.
Pass by Fort Washington in Maryland and learn about the river's role in the Civil War.
Discover the river's importance to Washington's business ventures.
Learn how the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association preserved Washington's view.
Please allow 30 minutes to walk to the Wharf to meet your boat. Tours depart promptly, and late arrivals cannot be accommodated. General admission is required.
Photo Cruise on the Potomac
Location: Wharf
Take a 45-minute Cruise
As you travel north on the Potomac, you'll:
Hear stories of the people and animals who have inhabited its shores throughout history, including Native Americans, fish, and bald eagles.
Pass by Fort Washington in Maryland and learn about the river's role in the Civil War.
Discover the river's importance to Washington's business ventures.
Learn how the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association preserved Washington's view.
Please allow 30 minutes to walk to the Wharf to meet your boat. Tours depart promptly, and late arrivals cannot be accommodated. General admission is required.
This tour requires a ticket in addition to general admission.
01:00 pm
National Treasure Tour$ Over the course of two weeks in April 2007, George Washington's Mount Vernon made a nightly transformation from stately 18th-century home to Hollywood film set during the creation of National Treasures: Book of Secrets.
During this 60-minute tour, learn how Mount Vernon participated in the production of this film while protecting its own national treasure, the home of George Washington.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please allow at least 10-15 minutes to walk from the main entrance to the tour’s starting point at the Mansion Circle.
National Treasure Tour
Location: Mansion Circle
Over the course of two weeks in April 2007, George Washington's Mount Vernon made a nightly transformation from stately 18th-century home to Hollywood film set during the creation of National Treasures: Book of Secrets.
During this 60-minute tour, learn how Mount Vernon participated in the production of this film while protecting its own national treasure, the home of George Washington.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please allow at least 10-15 minutes to walk from the main entrance to the tour’s starting point at the Mansion Circle.
This tour requires a ticket in addition to general admission.
01:00 pm
National Treasure Tour$ Over the course of two weeks in April 2007, George Washington's Mount Vernon made a nightly transformation from stately 18th-century home to Hollywood film set during the creation of National Treasures: Book of Secrets.
During this 60-minute tour, learn how Mount Vernon participated in the production of this film while protecting its own national treasure, the home of George Washington.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please allow at least 10-15 minutes to walk from the main entrance to the tour’s starting point at the Mansion Circle.
National Treasure Tour
Location: Mansion Circle
Over the course of two weeks in April 2007, George Washington's Mount Vernon made a nightly transformation from stately 18th-century home to Hollywood film set during the creation of National Treasures: Book of Secrets.
During this 60-minute tour, learn how Mount Vernon participated in the production of this film while protecting its own national treasure, the home of George Washington.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please allow at least 10-15 minutes to walk from the main entrance to the tour’s starting point at the Mansion Circle.
This tour requires a ticket in addition to general admission.
01:30 pm
Discovery Station: Revolutionary War Flags Why were flags important during the American Revolution? Which flag did George Washington use as commander-in -chief? Learn the answers to these questions and more at our Revolutionary War Flags Discovery Station. Don’t forget to grab a take-home craft kit so you can design your own flag after your visit.
Program is weather dependent. All ages welcome.
To limit the spread of the coronavirus, safety protocols are in place on the estate.
Learn about our safety protocols
Discovery Station: Revolutionary War Flags
Location:
Why were flags important during the American Revolution? Which flag did George Washington use as commander-in -chief? Learn the answers to these questions and more at our Revolutionary War Flags Discovery Station. Don’t forget to grab a take-home craft kit so you can design your own flag after your visit.
Program is weather dependent. All ages welcome.
To limit the spread of the coronavirus, safety protocols are in place on the estate.
Learn about our safety protocols
Included with general admission, no ticket purchase is required.
02:00 pm
The Enslaved People of Mount Vernon Tour$ Learn About the Daily Lives of the Enslaved Community
Mount Vernon was a thriving plantation because 318 enslaved people working sun up to sun down in bondage to George Washington. George Washington profited from this system of enslavement throughout his life, and, despite private letters suggesting a shift in attitudes, only arranged to free those he enslaved after his death.
In an hour-long tour:
See where Mount Vernon’s enslaved people worked and lived.
Gain insights into enslaved individuals and their duties, what they ate, how they were clothed, how they established families, and the penalties for their resistance.
Enslaved people worked in the Mansion, cooking, cleaning, and responding to the wants of the Washington family and their guests. Their labor produced the income and lifestyle that allowed Washington the opportunities to increase his wealth and serve his country.
Hear Their Personal Stories
On this tour, you'll learn about:
Ona Judge, Martha Washington’s lady’s maid, who escaped to freedom from the President’s Mansion in Philadelphia
William Lee, George Washington’s valet, who served with him during the Revolutionary War
Hercules, a favorite cook of the Washington family, and one of the few enslaved people who escaped during Washington’s lifetime
Tribute at the Slave Memorial and Cemetery
Immediately following this tour, accompany the guide down to participate in a moving tribute at the Slave Memorial and Cemetery. The 1983 Memorial comprises three circles, symbolizing faith, hope, and love.
A boxwood wreath is placed at the Memorial, while individual enslaved people’s histories are recounted.
Also view the unmarked graves of 87 enslaved people, their discovery the result of an ongoing archeological project begun in 2014.
Please allow 10-15 minutes to walk from the Ford Orientation Center to the Mansion Circle to meet your guide.
The Enslaved People of Mount Vernon Tour
Location: Mansion Circle
Learn About the Daily Lives of the Enslaved Community
Mount Vernon was a thriving plantation because 318 enslaved people working sun up to sun down in bondage to George Washington. George Washington profited from this system of enslavement throughout his life, and, despite private letters suggesting a shift in attitudes, only arranged to free those he enslaved after his death.
In an hour-long tour:
See where Mount Vernon’s enslaved people worked and lived.
Gain insights into enslaved individuals and their duties, what they ate, how they were clothed, how they established families, and the penalties for their resistance.
Enslaved people worked in the Mansion, cooking, cleaning, and responding to the wants of the Washington family and their guests. Their labor produced the income and lifestyle that allowed Washington the opportunities to increase his wealth and serve his country.
Hear Their Personal Stories
On this tour, you'll learn about:
Ona Judge, Martha Washington’s lady’s maid, who escaped to freedom from the President’s Mansion in Philadelphia
William Lee, George Washington’s valet, who served with him during the Revolutionary War
Hercules, a favorite cook of the Washington family, and one of the few enslaved people who escaped during Washington’s lifetime
Tribute at the Slave Memorial and Cemetery
Immediately following this tour, accompany the guide down to participate in a moving tribute at the Slave Memorial and Cemetery. The 1983 Memorial comprises three circles, symbolizing faith, hope, and love.
A boxwood wreath is placed at the Memorial, while individual enslaved people’s histories are recounted.
Also view the unmarked graves of 87 enslaved people, their discovery the result of an ongoing archeological project begun in 2014.
Please allow 10-15 minutes to walk from the Ford Orientation Center to the Mansion Circle to meet your guide.
This tour requires a ticket in addition to general admission.
02:00 pm
Photo Cruise on the Potomac$ Take a 45-minute Cruise
As you travel north on the Potomac, you'll:
Hear stories of the people and animals who have inhabited its shores throughout history, including Native Americans, fish, and bald eagles.
Pass by Fort Washington in Maryland and learn about the river's role in the Civil War.
Discover the river's importance to Washington's business ventures.
Learn how the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association preserved Washington's view.
Please allow 30 minutes to walk to the Wharf to meet your boat. Tours depart promptly, and late arrivals cannot be accommodated. General admission is required.
Photo Cruise on the Potomac
Location: Wharf
Take a 45-minute Cruise
As you travel north on the Potomac, you'll:
Hear stories of the people and animals who have inhabited its shores throughout history, including Native Americans, fish, and bald eagles.
Pass by Fort Washington in Maryland and learn about the river's role in the Civil War.
Discover the river's importance to Washington's business ventures.
Learn how the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association preserved Washington's view.
Please allow 30 minutes to walk to the Wharf to meet your boat. Tours depart promptly, and late arrivals cannot be accommodated. General admission is required.
This tour requires a ticket in addition to general admission.
02:00 pm
Photo Cruise on the Potomac$ Take a 45-minute Cruise
As you travel north on the Potomac, you'll:
Hear stories of the people and animals who have inhabited its shores throughout history, including Native Americans, fish, and bald eagles.
Pass by Fort Washington in Maryland and learn about the river's role in the Civil War.
Discover the river's importance to Washington's business ventures.
Learn how the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association preserved Washington's view.
Please allow 30 minutes to walk to the Wharf to meet your boat. Tours depart promptly, and late arrivals cannot be accommodated. General admission is required.
Photo Cruise on the Potomac
Location: Wharf
Take a 45-minute Cruise
As you travel north on the Potomac, you'll:
Hear stories of the people and animals who have inhabited its shores throughout history, including Native Americans, fish, and bald eagles.
Pass by Fort Washington in Maryland and learn about the river's role in the Civil War.
Discover the river's importance to Washington's business ventures.
Learn how the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association preserved Washington's view.
Please allow 30 minutes to walk to the Wharf to meet your boat. Tours depart promptly, and late arrivals cannot be accommodated. General admission is required.
This tour requires a ticket in addition to general admission.
02:00 pm
Be Washington Leadership Experience for Grades 6-12 A Leadership Experience Your Students Won't Forget
Be Washington is a first-person interactive leadership experience, where players step into the role of George Washington and decide on the course of action during a key moment in history.
Teachers and their classroom are led through a single Be Washington scenario: the Genet Affair or the Whiskey Rebellion.
Genet Affair
Barely four years after George Washington took office as the first president of the United States of America, a neutrality crisis threatened to plunge the young nation into an international war. During this foreign affairs crisis, President Washington must decide if he should enforce neutrality, honor the treaty with France, or ask Congress to set a clear policy.
Learn more about this scenario.
Whiskey Rebellion
The newly formed United States is in need of revenue, but one of its first taxes, an excise tax on whiskey, is violently opposed by small distillers in Western Pennsylvania.
Learn more about this scenario.
What's Included
A welcome and brief introduction on program and technological logistics from a facilitator
A staff-led single player game of a Be Washington scenario
A discussion of (1) the challenges that George Washington faced in leadership roles, (2) advisers that Washington heard from, supported by primary source documents, (3) the larger issues at play for each challenge, and (4) the precedent set by Washington’s decision and the lasting impact it may still have on the country today.
Requirements
All teachers and students will need internet access.
Sessions are designed for 1 teacher and 1 classroom.
Program Outcomes
Students will:
Know that George Washington’s leadership role meant he had to make complex decisions in the 18th century.
Understand that people in the past were complex individuals who faced situations that have challenges similar to today.
Improve their critical thinking skills by analyzing sources, comparing and contrasting past and modern times, and interpreting the bias of arguments.
Have a fun/engaging/memorable experience by visually connecting with challenges faced in the 18th century.
Be Washington Leadership Experience for Grades 6-12
Location:
A Leadership Experience Your Students Won't Forget
Be Washington is a first-person interactive leadership experience, where players step into the role of George Washington and decide on the course of action during a key moment in history.
Teachers and their classroom are led through a single Be Washington scenario: the Genet Affair or the Whiskey Rebellion.
Genet Affair
Barely four years after George Washington took office as the first president of the United States of America, a neutrality crisis threatened to plunge the young nation into an international war. During this foreign affairs crisis, President Washington must decide if he should enforce neutrality, honor the treaty with France, or ask Congress to set a clear policy.
Learn more about this scenario.
Whiskey Rebellion
The newly formed United States is in need of revenue, but one of its first taxes, an excise tax on whiskey, is violently opposed by small distillers in Western Pennsylvania.
Learn more about this scenario.
What's Included
A welcome and brief introduction on program and technological logistics from a facilitator
A staff-led single player game of a Be Washington scenario
A discussion of (1) the challenges that George Washington faced in leadership roles, (2) advisers that Washington heard from, supported by primary source documents, (3) the larger issues at play for each challenge, and (4) the precedent set by Washington’s decision and the lasting impact it may still have on the country today.
Requirements
All teachers and students will need internet access.
Sessions are designed for 1 teacher and 1 classroom.
Program Outcomes
Students will:
Know that George Washington’s leadership role meant he had to make complex decisions in the 18th century.
Understand that people in the past were complex individuals who faced situations that have challenges similar to today.
Improve their critical thinking skills by analyzing sources, comparing and contrasting past and modern times, and interpreting the bias of arguments.
Have a fun/engaging/memorable experience by visually connecting with challenges faced in the 18th century.
Included with general admission, no ticket purchase is required.
02:00 pm
Be Washington Leadership Experience for Grades 6-12 A Leadership Experience Your Students Won't Forget
Be Washington is a first-person interactive leadership experience, where players step into the role of George Washington and decide on the course of action during a key moment in history.
Teachers and their classroom are led through a single Be Washington scenario: the Genet Affair or the Whiskey Rebellion.
Genet Affair
Barely four years after George Washington took office as the first president of the United States of America, a neutrality crisis threatened to plunge the young nation into an international war. During this foreign affairs crisis, President Washington must decide if he should enforce neutrality, honor the treaty with France, or ask Congress to set a clear policy.
Learn more about this scenario.
Whiskey Rebellion
The newly formed United States is in need of revenue, but one of its first taxes, an excise tax on whiskey, is violently opposed by small distillers in Western Pennsylvania.
Learn more about this scenario.
What's Included
A welcome and brief introduction on program and technological logistics from a facilitator
A staff-led single player game of a Be Washington scenario
A discussion of (1) the challenges that George Washington faced in leadership roles, (2) advisers that Washington heard from, supported by primary source documents, (3) the larger issues at play for each challenge, and (4) the precedent set by Washington’s decision and the lasting impact it may still have on the country today.
Requirements
All teachers and students will need internet access.
Sessions are designed for 1 teacher and 1 classroom.
Program Outcomes
Students will:
Know that George Washington’s leadership role meant he had to make complex decisions in the 18th century.
Understand that people in the past were complex individuals who faced situations that have challenges similar to today.
Improve their critical thinking skills by analyzing sources, comparing and contrasting past and modern times, and interpreting the bias of arguments.
Have a fun/engaging/memorable experience by visually connecting with challenges faced in the 18th century.
Be Washington Leadership Experience for Grades 6-12
Location:
A Leadership Experience Your Students Won't Forget
Be Washington is a first-person interactive leadership experience, where players step into the role of George Washington and decide on the course of action during a key moment in history.
Teachers and their classroom are led through a single Be Washington scenario: the Genet Affair or the Whiskey Rebellion.
Genet Affair
Barely four years after George Washington took office as the first president of the United States of America, a neutrality crisis threatened to plunge the young nation into an international war. During this foreign affairs crisis, President Washington must decide if he should enforce neutrality, honor the treaty with France, or ask Congress to set a clear policy.
Learn more about this scenario.
Whiskey Rebellion
The newly formed United States is in need of revenue, but one of its first taxes, an excise tax on whiskey, is violently opposed by small distillers in Western Pennsylvania.
Learn more about this scenario.
What's Included
A welcome and brief introduction on program and technological logistics from a facilitator
A staff-led single player game of a Be Washington scenario
A discussion of (1) the challenges that George Washington faced in leadership roles, (2) advisers that Washington heard from, supported by primary source documents, (3) the larger issues at play for each challenge, and (4) the precedent set by Washington’s decision and the lasting impact it may still have on the country today.
Requirements
All teachers and students will need internet access.
Sessions are designed for 1 teacher and 1 classroom.
Program Outcomes
Students will:
Know that George Washington’s leadership role meant he had to make complex decisions in the 18th century.
Understand that people in the past were complex individuals who faced situations that have challenges similar to today.
Improve their critical thinking skills by analyzing sources, comparing and contrasting past and modern times, and interpreting the bias of arguments.
Have a fun/engaging/memorable experience by visually connecting with challenges faced in the 18th century.
Included with general admission, no ticket purchase is required.
03:00 pm
Meet People from Washington's World Gain a New Perspective on the General
Join a character interpreter to hear their first-person recounting of life at Mount Vernon. Learn about their daily lives and ask them questions about their 18th-century world.
Characters vary daily. The program is free with general admission. No additional ticket is required.
Meet People from Washington's World
Location: Interpretive Center
Gain a New Perspective on the General
Join a character interpreter to hear their first-person recounting of life at Mount Vernon. Learn about their daily lives and ask them questions about their 18th-century world.
Characters vary daily. The program is free with general admission. No additional ticket is required.
Included with general admission, no ticket purchase is required.
03:00 pm
Photo Cruise on the Potomac$ Take a 45-minute Cruise
As you travel north on the Potomac, you'll:
Hear stories of the people and animals who have inhabited its shores throughout history, including Native Americans, fish, and bald eagles.
Pass by Fort Washington in Maryland and learn about the river's role in the Civil War.
Discover the river's importance to Washington's business ventures.
Learn how the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association preserved Washington's view.
Please allow 30 minutes to walk to the Wharf to meet your boat. Tours depart promptly, and late arrivals cannot be accommodated. General admission is required.
Photo Cruise on the Potomac
Location: Wharf
Take a 45-minute Cruise
As you travel north on the Potomac, you'll:
Hear stories of the people and animals who have inhabited its shores throughout history, including Native Americans, fish, and bald eagles.
Pass by Fort Washington in Maryland and learn about the river's role in the Civil War.
Discover the river's importance to Washington's business ventures.
Learn how the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association preserved Washington's view.
Please allow 30 minutes to walk to the Wharf to meet your boat. Tours depart promptly, and late arrivals cannot be accommodated. General admission is required.
This tour requires a ticket in addition to general admission.
03:00 pm
National Treasure Tour$ Over the course of two weeks in April 2007, George Washington's Mount Vernon made a nightly transformation from stately 18th-century home to Hollywood film set during the creation of National Treasures: Book of Secrets.
During this 60-minute tour, learn how Mount Vernon participated in the production of this film while protecting its own national treasure, the home of George Washington.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please allow at least 10-15 minutes to walk from the main entrance to the tour’s starting point at the Mansion Circle.
National Treasure Tour
Location: Mansion Circle
Over the course of two weeks in April 2007, George Washington's Mount Vernon made a nightly transformation from stately 18th-century home to Hollywood film set during the creation of National Treasures: Book of Secrets.
During this 60-minute tour, learn how Mount Vernon participated in the production of this film while protecting its own national treasure, the home of George Washington.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please allow at least 10-15 minutes to walk from the main entrance to the tour’s starting point at the Mansion Circle.
This tour requires a ticket in addition to general admission.
03:00 pm
National Treasure Tour$ Over the course of two weeks in April 2007, George Washington's Mount Vernon made a nightly transformation from stately 18th-century home to Hollywood film set during the creation of National Treasures: Book of Secrets.
During this 60-minute tour, learn how Mount Vernon participated in the production of this film while protecting its own national treasure, the home of George Washington.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please allow at least 10-15 minutes to walk from the main entrance to the tour’s starting point at the Mansion Circle.
National Treasure Tour
Location: Mansion Circle
Over the course of two weeks in April 2007, George Washington's Mount Vernon made a nightly transformation from stately 18th-century home to Hollywood film set during the creation of National Treasures: Book of Secrets.
During this 60-minute tour, learn how Mount Vernon participated in the production of this film while protecting its own national treasure, the home of George Washington.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please allow at least 10-15 minutes to walk from the main entrance to the tour’s starting point at the Mansion Circle.
This tour requires a ticket in addition to general admission.
03:00 pm
Tribute at the Tomb Following his death on December 14, 1799, George Washington's remains were placed in a family vault on the hillside overlooking the Potomac River. Washington knew this site would not be tenable for much longer, and stipulated in his will that a new tomb be constructed below his orchard.
In 1831, the remains from the old family vault, including those of General and Mrs. Washington, were moved to their current resting place, where tens of millions of visitors have paid their respects to the Father of our Country.
A staff member will lead those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance, General Washington’s prayer for his country, and the placement of a wreath.
Wreath-laying ceremonies typically last 20-30 minutes.
Tribute at the Tomb
Location: Washington Tomb
Following his death on December 14, 1799, George Washington's remains were placed in a family vault on the hillside overlooking the Potomac River. Washington knew this site would not be tenable for much longer, and stipulated in his will that a new tomb be constructed below his orchard.
In 1831, the remains from the old family vault, including those of General and Mrs. Washington, were moved to their current resting place, where tens of millions of visitors have paid their respects to the Father of our Country.
A staff member will lead those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance, General Washington’s prayer for his country, and the placement of a wreath.
Wreath-laying ceremonies typically last 20-30 minutes.
Included with general admission, no ticket purchase is required.
03:00 pm
Tribute at the Tomb Following his death on December 14, 1799, George Washington's remains were placed in a family vault on the hillside overlooking the Potomac River. Washington knew this site would not be tenable for much longer, and stipulated in his will that a new tomb be constructed below his orchard.
In 1831, the remains from the old family vault, including those of General and Mrs. Washington, were moved to their current resting place, where tens of millions of visitors have paid their respects to the Father of our Country.
A staff member will lead those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance, General Washington’s prayer for his country, and the placement of a wreath.
Wreath-laying ceremonies typically last 20-30 minutes.
Tribute at the Tomb
Location: Washington Tomb
Following his death on December 14, 1799, George Washington's remains were placed in a family vault on the hillside overlooking the Potomac River. Washington knew this site would not be tenable for much longer, and stipulated in his will that a new tomb be constructed below his orchard.
In 1831, the remains from the old family vault, including those of General and Mrs. Washington, were moved to their current resting place, where tens of millions of visitors have paid their respects to the Father of our Country.
A staff member will lead those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance, General Washington’s prayer for his country, and the placement of a wreath.
Wreath-laying ceremonies typically last 20-30 minutes.
Included with general admission, no ticket purchase is required.
03:00 pm
Photo Cruise on the Potomac$ Take a 45-minute Cruise
As you travel north on the Potomac, you'll:
Hear stories of the people and animals who have inhabited its shores throughout history, including Native Americans, fish, and bald eagles.
Pass by Fort Washington in Maryland and learn about the river's role in the Civil War.
Discover the river's importance to Washington's business ventures.
Learn how the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association preserved Washington's view.
Please allow 30 minutes to walk to the Wharf to meet your boat. Tours depart promptly, and late arrivals cannot be accommodated. General admission is required.
Photo Cruise on the Potomac
Location: Wharf
Take a 45-minute Cruise
As you travel north on the Potomac, you'll:
Hear stories of the people and animals who have inhabited its shores throughout history, including Native Americans, fish, and bald eagles.
Pass by Fort Washington in Maryland and learn about the river's role in the Civil War.
Discover the river's importance to Washington's business ventures.
Learn how the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association preserved Washington's view.
Please allow 30 minutes to walk to the Wharf to meet your boat. Tours depart promptly, and late arrivals cannot be accommodated. General admission is required.
This tour requires a ticket in addition to general admission.
03:15 pm
Tribute at the Slave Memorial
Tribute at the Slave Memorial
Location: Slave Memorial
Included with general admission, no ticket purchase is required.
03:15 pm
Tribute at the Slave Memorial
Tribute at the Slave Memorial
Location: Slave Memorial
Included with general admission, no ticket purchase is required.
