Famous Visitors

Supreme Court Justice Harlan

1896

Came to Mount Vernon to escort Lord Chief Justice Russell of England; while there, Harland planted a white oak.

Commodore George Dewey

1894

Admiral of the Navy, the only person in U.S. history to have attained the rank. Best known for his victory at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War.

Colonel Cornelius Vanderbilt

1894

Grand Duke Alexander

1893

From Russia.

Infanta Eulalie

Sunday, January 01, 1893

Aunt of King Alfonso. From Spain.

Prince Philippe, Comte de Paris

Wednesday, October 08, 1890

Along with a significant number of distinguished gentlemen, Prince Philippe visited Mount Vernon.

Caroline Scott Harrison (Mrs. Benjamin Harrison)

1890

First Lady of the United States (1889-1892).

President Benjamin Harrison

May 1889

23rd President of the United States. Came out with a large official group, including his Vice President, Levi P. Morton.

Charles Evans Hughes

Wednesday, December 12, 1888

Later became Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in the 1930s .

Queen Liliuokalani

Friday, May 06, 1887

Queen Liliuokalani visited Mount Vernon twice.

President Rutherford B. Hayes

Saturday, May 18, 1878

19th President of the United States. Made an unexpected visit to Mount Vernon with his wife.

King Kalakaua

1874

Kalakaua, born David La'amea Kamanakapu'u Mahinulani Nalaiaehuokalani Lumialani Kalalaua and sometimes called The Merrie Monarch was the last reigning king of the Kingdom of Hawaii.

Grand Duke Alexis

1871

From Russia. According to Mount Vernon's long-time Superintendent, Harrison Howell Dodge, "I remember seeing him and being impressed with his magnificent physique."

Frederick Douglass

Thursday, August 19, 1869

19th century abolitionist; former slave.

Prince Arthur

1869

Youngest son of Queen Victoria; later known as the Duke of Connaught.