George Washington's Mount Vernon

George Washington's Mount Vernon Mount Vernon, located in Northern Virginia, is the historic home of America’s first president, George Washington. Mount Vernon is open 365 days per year.
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Visit George Washington’s Virginia estate to learn about the daily lives of the first U.S. president, his family, and the enslaved people who lived and worked here. Wander the gardens, meet farm animals, and pay your respects at George Washington's tomb and at the Slave Memorial and Cemetery. Between visits, make sure to follow us for daily posts about the founding era and what life was like in the 1700s.

🌟 Did you know? in 1731, Martha Dandridge was born at Chestnut Grove plantation in New Kent County, Virginia. The firs...
06/02/2026

🌟 Did you know? in 1731, Martha Dandridge was born at Chestnut Grove plantation in New Kent County, Virginia.

The first of eight children born to John Dandridge and Frances Jones, Martha grew up to become Martha Washington—a savvy businesswoman, devoted mother, and the original First Lady of the United States.

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Martha Washington by Charles Willson Peale, 1772. Purchase, 1956.

On June 2 at 7 p.m, hear from historian H. W. Brands about his new book, a masterful portrait of George Washington for A...
06/01/2026

On June 2 at 7 p.m, hear from historian H. W. Brands about his new book, a masterful portrait of George Washington for America's 250th anniversary.

A book signing and reception with complimentary beer, wine, and hors d'oeuvres will take place after the lecture.

See the link in the comments to register.

2027 group reservations are open! Explore the legacy of America’s first president through immersive tours, historic land...
06/01/2026

2027 group reservations are open! Explore the legacy of America’s first president through immersive tours, historic landscapes, and group experiences for all ages.

🗝️ A symbol of revolution from one continent to another in 1790, Thomas Paine sent the key to the Bastille, entrusted t...
05/31/2026

🗝️ A symbol of revolution from one continent to another

in 1790, Thomas Paine sent the key to the Bastille, entrusted to him by the Marquis de Lafayette, to George Washington.

Shortly after Washington’s retirement from the presidency in 1797, the key was hung in the first-floor passage of the Mansion at Mount Vernon. It remained there for the next three generations of Washingtons who occupied Mount Vernon and can be seen there today!

05/30/2026

If you haven't been to Mount Vernon lately, here's what you've been missing.

05/29/2026

Strike while the iron's hot and come visit Mount Vernon.

K-12 teachers, delve into George Washington's 18th-century world at these free continuing education programs from the Ge...
05/29/2026

K-12 teachers, delve into George Washington's 18th-century world at these free continuing education programs from the George Washington Teacher Institute.

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📍 June 16: Detroit, Michigan
📍 June 18: Rome, Georgia
📍 July 24: Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida
📍 July 28: Grand Rapids, Michigan

Thank you to our sponsor, The Boeing Company

05/28/2026

See how we made a shawl from the wool of our sheep in less than 4 hours.

05/27/2026

George Washington traveled to Philadelphia at the request of Congress to discuss the future of the war.

While military strategy dominated the proceedings, another historic development unfolded: The Virginia delegation formally advanced Richard Henry Lee’s resolution declaring “that these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states.”

05/27/2026

Happy birthday to four little piglets born this morning! ❤️

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3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA
22121

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