Colonial Market & Fair Delights with 18th Century Entertainment and Marketplace, 18th-Century Cricket Games, Fire-eating, Magicians, and More! Mount Vernon re-creates a lively early-American marketplace with demonstrations, crafts and entertainment at its Colonial Market & Fair on Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than forty juried artisans from across […]
Step Back in Time and View 19th Century Photographs of Mount Vernon in 3-D!
New Exhibition Showcases Historic Views of George Washington’s Estate Visitors to George Washington’s Mount Vernon now have the chance to travel back in time, and in 3-D, to see how the estate appeared more than 100 years ago through a special photography exhibition, Mount Vernon in 3-D: Then & Now which opened August 1, 2015. The show […]
Daytime Fireworks at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Saturday, July 4, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mount Vernon salutes our first commander-in-chief with a dazzling display of made-for-daytime fireworks during its annual Independence Day event! The event also includes an inspirational naturalization ceremony for 100 new citizens with a keynote address from CIA Director John Brennan, military reenactments, a special wreathlaying ceremony, free […]
Wine and Dine on George Washington’s Lawn, June 12 & 13th
Special Evening Event: Summer Escape, June 12 & 13, 2015 George Washington’s Mount Vernon invites visitors to sip wine and taste local and historic culinary treats while watching the sun set at the first president’s home on Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.! Summer Escape at Mount Vernon offers a […]
Now There’s an App for George Washington
Mount Vernon’s New App Brings Tours, a Plant Finder, Games, and Colonial Selfies to iPhones and Android-Powered Smartphones America’s most visited historic home has jumped into the 21st century with the launch of an innovative new app. The new Mount Vernon App is loaded with special features including interactive maps of George Washington’s estate, immersive […]
“Gardens & Groves: George Washington’s Landscape at Mount Vernon” Now Open Through January 12, 2016
New Museum Exhibition Celebrates George Washington’s Design for Landscape at Mount Vernon Mount Vernon invites visitors to explore George Washington’s design for the grounds of his estate, through a new exhibition, Gardens & Groves: George Washington’s Landscape at Mount Vernon. Gardens & Groves is the first museum exhibition to focus specifically on Washington’s landmark achievements […]