Famous Politican
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark
Monday, July 08, 2024
Mette Frederiksen, prime minister of Denmark, visited Mount Vernon and laid a wreath at Washington's Tomb.
Visit detailsPhilippe Étienne
Thursday, July 14, 2022
On Bastille Day, the ambassador of France to the United States was on hand to unveil the Mansion’s newly restored Lafayette Bedchamber.
Visit detailsGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
On June 29, 2022, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel visited Mount Vernon on a private tour.
Visit detailsPresident Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
The president joined First Lady Olena Volodymyrivna Zelensky to debut the Ukrainian language audio tour.
Visit detailsSecretary of State Mike Pompeo
Thursday, October 04, 2018
On October 4, 2018, United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited the Mount Vernon Inn to address the Kansas Chamber of Commerce.
Visit detailsPresident Emmanuel Macron of France
Monday, April 23, 2018
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte were guests of President Trump and First Lady Melania at George Washington’s Mount Vernon.
Visit detailsJames Comey
Monday, October 03, 2016
FBI Director James Comey visited Mount Vernon for a conversation about lessons in leadership.
Visit detailsThe Honorable Sonia Sotomayor
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
The Honorable Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, toured the Estate with her staff.
Visit detailsPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sarah visited on Veterans Day 2015.
Visit detailsJohn Kerry
June 22, 2015
Secretary of State John F. Kerry and Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew stood in front of George Washington's iconic mansion to formally welcome to the nation's capital Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi and Vice Premier Wang Yang.
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