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.
The Honorable Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, toured the Estate with her staff.
Inspired by Washington’s selfless dedication to public service, the Brookings Institution and Mount Vernon hosted a conference in 2021 as some of our nation's top government, business, and civic leaders explored how to overcome today's great challenges.
