Mount Vernon Estate is the family home of the nation’s first president George Washington. Located along the shores of the Potomac River in Virginia, the grounds and home have been lovingly maintained by Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, and reflect much of the scenic beauty of the days when it was Washington’s home.
The Association is a historic gem in its own right, founded in 1853 and the oldest national historic preservation organization in the country.
Mount Vernon is the most popular historic estate in the nation, and is a great respite from the busy urban areas around D.C. The grounds totaled about 8,000 acres in the 18th century, and today roughly 500 acres of this historic estate have been preserved. The estate includes 20 structures and 50 acres of gardens, maintained as they existed in 1799, as well as a museum, the tombs of George and Martha Washington, Washington's greenhouse, an outdoor exhibit devoted to American agriculture as practiced by Washington, and a memorial to 18th Century’s slaves.
Festivities are always going on at Mount Vernon Estate, especially during the Holiday Season. In fact, Mount Vernon's Christmas programs have substantially increased since previous years to include not only candle light tours and christmas carols, but also a special daytime program that is being ofered from Thanksgiving Day weekend through the Twelve Days of Christmas.
A favorite non-holiday event is Mount Vernon’s Wine Festival & Sunset Tour.
Current and Upcoming Events
- Washingtons' 250th Anniversary with "Mrs. Washington"
- Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30pm through January
- George Washington's 277th Birthday Celebration!
- Monday, February 16
Attraction Information
- Hours:
- Mount Vernon is open every day including Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
- April through August: 8am-5pm
- March, September, and October: 9am-5pm
- November through February: 9am-4pm
- Admission:
- Adults: $13
- Senior Citizens, age 62 and above (with identification): $12
- Youth ages 6 through 11 (accompanied by an adult): $6
- Children ages 5 and under (accompanied by an adult): Free
- Annual Pass (unlimited daytime admission for one year): $25
- Add a Youth to Annual Pass, each: $10
- Metro Stop and Directions:
- Yellow Line Train to Huntington Station in Virginia
- Exit at the lower level (Huntington Avenue) of the station to catch a Fairfax Connector bus to Mount Vernon
- Board the Fairfax Connector Bus #101 (Fort Hunt Line) at Huntington Station for a 20-minute trip to Mount Vernon's entrance gate
- View Metro Map
- Contact:
- Location: 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121
- Phone: 703-780-2000
- Website: www.mountvernon.org
