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.
Need primary and secondary sources, videos, or interactives? Explore our Education Pages!
The Washington Library is open to all researchers and scholars, by appointment only.
Inspired by George Washington’s selfless dedication to public service, the Brookings Institution and Mount Vernon hosted a free one-day conference as some of the nation's top government, business, and civic leaders explored solutions for overcoming the great challenges of the day. For the occasion, Carlyle founder and patriotic philanthropist David Rubenstein interviewed General Colin Powell in the Mansion’s New Room.
Watch Gen. Powell's full interview with David Rubenstein at Mount Vernon
