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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.
Once a vibrant plantation in the 18th century, George Washington's Mount Vernon estate is now one of the nation’s most visited historic sites.
Combining an authentically interpreted 18th century home, lush gardens and grounds, intriguing museum galleries, immersive programs, and first-rate dining and shopping, Mount Vernon is an incomparable national treasure.
One of the most iconic 18th-century homes in America.
Explore the mansion and over a dozen historic outbuildings in the historic area of Mount Vernon, including the blacksmith shop, stables, and more.
Explore an interactive map of the entire Mount Vernon grounds, including the historic area and modern facilities.
Experience a variety of exciting tours and happenings around the estate.
History might mostly remember him as a general in the Revolutionary War, or the first President, but George Washington was much more than that. His legacy is reflected today at his home, Mount Vernon.
