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George Washington's Mount Vernon
George Washington's Mount Vernon
George Washington?s Mount Vernon is the historic home of George and Martha Washington, located 13 miles south of Washington, DC. Guests can see the historic mansion, stately rooms, and outbuildings preserved to the year 1799, the last year of George Washington?s life. Owned and operated by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association<span itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Organization">
<span itemprop="name">Mount Vernon Ladies Association</span>
</span>, George Washington?s Mount Vernon has been visited by world leaders since its opening to the public in the 1860s . In addition to the mansion, one can visit our beautiful gardens, a working farm engaged in 18th century agriculture, two museums, heritage breed animals, and the most majestic view across the Potomac River. We also welcome guests to dine at our Mount Vernon Inn<span itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person">
<span itemprop="name">Vernon Inn</span>
</span> or grab a meal at our Food Court<span itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Organization">
<span itemprop="name">Food Court</span>
</span> Pavilion.
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Plan Your Visit
Discover the Home of George and Martha Washington
Open 365 days a year, Mount Vernon is located just 15 miles south of Washington DC<span itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Organization">
<span itemprop="name">Washington DC</span>
</span>.
Mansion Historic Area Gardens Tombs Farm Distillery & Gristmill Museums Virtual Tour
The Estate
There's So Much to See
From the mansion to lush gardens and grounds, intriguing museum galleries, immersive programs, and the distillery and gristmill. Spend the day with us !
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George Washington
Farmer, Soldier, Statesman, and Husband
Discover what made Washington "first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen".
Preservation
Did You Know?
The Mount Vernon Ladies Association<span itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Organization">
<span itemprop="name">Mount Vernon Ladies Association</span>
</span> has been maintaining the Mount Vernon Estate<span itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person">
<span itemprop="name">Vernon Estate</span>
</span> since they acquired it from the Washington family in 1858.
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Teachers and Students
For Your American History Class
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The Library of the First President
The Washington Library<span itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Organization">
<span itemprop="name">Washington Library</span>
</span> is open to all researchers and scholars, by appointment only.
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Special Events Today at Mount Vernon
Spring Plant and Garden Sale
Supreme Court<span itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Organization">
<span itemprop="name">Supreme Court</span>
</span> Lecture Series: Washington's Heir
May4 
George Washington Whiskey Tasting<span itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Organization">
<span itemprop="name">Washington Whiskey Tasting</span>
</span>
Revolutionary War Weekend
The Pursuit of Happiness: Author Lecture with Jeffrey Rosen<span itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person">
<span itemprop="name">Jeffrey Rosen</span>
</span>
Brown Bag Lunch: The Hutchins Map of 1778
Mount Vernon After Hours: Exclusively for Members
May11
George Washington Whiskey Tasting<span itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Organization">
<span itemprop="name">Washington Whiskey Tasting</span>
</span>
Lives, Loves, and Loss: Remembering the Families
Mother's Day at the Mount Vernon Inn<span itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person">
<span itemprop="name">Vernon Inn</span>
</span> Restaurant
May15 
Lunch at the Library: The Civic Bargain: How Democracy Survives
Fresh Bread from Half Crown Bakehouse
Spring Wine Festival & Sunset Tour
May18
George Washington Whiskey Tasting<span itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Organization">
<span itemprop="name">Washington Whiskey Tasting</span>
</span>
Ford Evening Book Talk: How the Best Did It, Leadership Lessons from Our Top Presidents
May25
George Washington Whiskey Tasting<span itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Organization">
<span itemprop="name">Washington Whiskey Tasting</span>
</span>
Jun1
George Washington Whiskey Tasting<span itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Organization">
<span itemprop="name">Washington Whiskey Tasting</span>
</span>
Ford Evening Book Talk: Revolutionary Things
Brown Bag Lunch: The Montrésor Map of 1766/1775
Jun8
George Washington Whiskey Tasting<span itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Organization">
<span itemprop="name">Washington Whiskey Tasting</span>
</span>
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Preservation Work
Mount Vernon: The Story of An American Icon
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</span> Collections
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