Mount Vernon is open 365 days a year, including Christmas Day.
Open 365 days a year, Mount Vernon is located just 15 miles south of Washington DC.
From the mansion to lush gardens and grounds, intriguing museum galleries, immersive programs, and the distillery and gristmill. Spend the day with us!
Discover what made Washington "first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen".
The Mount Vernon Ladies Association has been maintaining the Mount Vernon Estate since they acquired it from the Washington family in 1858.
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The Washington Library is open to all researchers and scholars, by appointment only.
Parking at Mount Vernon is free but lots may fill up early in the day.
On Monday, February 20, additional parking is available at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church (8710 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria) and Mount Vernon High School (8515 Old Mt Vernon Rd., Alexandria). Shuttles will run between these sites and George Washington’s estate.
10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Kids are welcome to create a birthday card for George Washington on the Bowling Green.
10 a.m.
The official presidential wreath-laying ceremony at George Washington’s Tomb
10:30 a.m.
Official Observance Ceremony of George Washington’s Birthday on the Bowling Green
1 p.m.
A second musical demonstration by The Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps on the Bowling Green
This encore performance allows us to remember the first public celebration of Washington’s birthday in 1778 at Valley Forge when the Commander-in-Chief’s Guard surprised General Washington with a special musical performance.
2:30 p.m.
Music of the Revolution on the Bowling Green
All Day
9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Watch Half Crown Bakehouse demonstrate how to make hoecakes (the General's favorite breakfast), with the General on the 12-Acre Field.
10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Kids are welcome to create a birthday card for George Washington on the Bowling Green.
10:30 a.m.
Music of the Revolution on the Bowling Green
11 a.m.
Celebrate candidates from across the world as they become U.S. citizens during the Naturalization Ceremony in the Ford Orientation Center’s Smith Theater.
1:30 p.m.
Celebrate Washington’s birthday with a free sample of cake in the Vaughan Lobby. While supplies last.
2:00 p.m.
Character performance with General Washington in the Smith Auditorium
2:30 p.m.
United States Air Force Strings Concert in Smith Auditorium
2:30 p.m.
Music of the Revolution on the Bowling Green
3:00 p.m.
A game of Bowles with The General on the Bowling Green.
All Day
Join us at the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant for a special Presidents Day buffet, Feb. 21 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Feb. 22. (11 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
$25 per person (tax and gratuity not included.)
Walk-ins only; reservations not accepted.
See the Menu
Face masks are recommended indoors for all persons, vaccinated or unvaccinated.
Face masks are required for all unvaccinated guests.
Can't make it to the estate? Join us for an online event to celebrate George Washington's birthday on February 22.
This nationwide celebration features performances and stories from actors, musicians, and historians.
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