Celebrate Fall at Mount Vernon
Join us for a fall celebration featuring colonial farming demonstrations and food preservation.
Watch a Variety of 18th-Century Demonstrations
See wheat-treading in Washington’s innovative 16-sided barn at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Reservation required for no extra charge.
View demonstrations of cooking, textiles, basket-making, and more.
Visit the farrier to learn how horseshoeing was performed in the colonial era.
Join our fifer for a musical demonstration and a discussion of fife and drum music, and its importance during the American Revolution. (Oct. 18)
Observe techniques like hemp dressing and flax processing to learn how fiber crops were used to make fish nets, rope, twine, and linen fabric. (Oct. 19)
Meet General Washington & People From His World
Meet George Washington as he speaks about his experiences as a founding farmer. (Oct. 18)
See the General through the eyes of his family, friends, and hired and enslaved staff as they talk about life at Mount Vernon.
Visit the Revolutionary War Encampment
Experience the American Revolution as you walk through an 18th-century Continental Army Encampment featuring soldiers’ tents and an officer’s tent.
Take a Tour of the Gardens
Take a Landscape and Garden Tour with Landscape Historian Holly Gruntner at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tour ticket required. (Oct. 18)
Dig Into Mount Vernon Archaeology
Learn about archaeological digs and artifacts found on the estate from our expert Archaeology team. (Oct. 18)
Historic Fun for the Family
Play colonial games that were enjoyed in the 18th century. (Oct. 19)
Bring Home Farm-Fresh Bread
Purchase freshly-baked bread from Half Crown Bakehouse, with a reproduction 18th-century clay oven.
Discover Washington’s Farm with Children's Activities
Listen to Story Time
Farmer George Plants a Nation at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Learn about the innovative farming methods used during Washington’s time. Best-suited for ages 7-12.
Participate in a Scavenger Hunt
After story time, pick up a scavenger hunt to explore more about farming at Mount Vernon.
Mount Vernon is located in northern Virginia, just a short drive from Washington, D.C.
For more information about things to do in Virginia, visit Virginia.org, the official tourism website for the state of Virginia. You’ll find an overview of each region in Virginia, as well as information about cultural attractions, museums, upcoming events, and where to stay. You can also purchase merchandise featuring the official Virginia slogan, “Virginia is for Lovers.”