Explore George Washington’s World: Teaching America’s History
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Explore George Washington’s World: Teaching America’s History
At Mount Vernon, we share the history of America's founding through our tours and exhibits, our research library, professional development opportunities for teachers, and more.
Learn about how you can help us in our mission to teach America’s story: https://bit.ly/3ImbS8E
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George Washington's Gristmill at Mount Vernon
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The Gristmill at George Washington's Mount Vernon
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Landscape Development at Mount Vernon
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The Lower Garden at Mount Vernon
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Plowing the Fields at Mount Vernon
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Yorktown Fife & Drum at Mount Vernon
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George Washington's Distillery
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The Spirit of Mount Vernon: George Washington's Whiskey
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Post-Colonial Cocktail, Anyone?
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Slave Quarters Reopen at George Washington's Mount Vernon
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George Washington's Entrepreneurial Grit
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