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Face masks are recommended indoors for all persons, vaccinated or unvaccinated.
Face masks are required for all unvaccinated guests.
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.
Need help with homework? Our Digital Encyclopedia has all of the answers students and teachers need.
The Washington Library is open to all researchers and scholars, by appointment only.
In honor of our nation's veterans, Mount Vernon admits FREE all active duty, former, or retired military personnel on Veterans Day.
Military service members may pick up their free tickets upon arrival. Free tickets do not extend to service members' family members or guests.
Become a Member for Free Admission
In honor of our nation's veterans, Mount Vernon admits FREE all active duty, former, or retired military personnel on Veterans Day.
Military service members may pick up their free tickets upon arrival. Free tickets do not extend to service members' family members or guests.
Become a Member for Free Admission
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All day, veterans are invited to place a floral tribute at the Tomb, provided by the Daughters of the American Revolution.
9:30 a.m. | Ceremony with SAR & DAR | The New Tomb |
10 a.m. - 10:30 | The American Originals performance | Bowling Green |
10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. | Music & History for Veterans Day | Bowling Green |
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Meet General Washington | Interpretive Center |
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Harmony Heritage Singers performance | Smith Auditorium |
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Colonial Singers of Williamsburg performance | Smith Auditorium |
1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Character performance | Smith Auditorium |
2 p.m. - 3 p.m. | US Air Force Springs Orchestra | Smith Auditorium |
2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | The American Originals performance | Bowling Green |
2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Music & History for Veterans Day | Bowling Green |
Discover something new at Mount Vernon.
Enjoy a special program for Veterans Day, including patriotic medleys, a brief history of Veterans Day, and a Q&A session with Mount Vernon's Resident Fifer.
In case of rain, the program will be held inside the Greenhouse in the upper garden.
Face masks are recommended indoors for all persons, vaccinated or unvaccinated.
Face masks are required for all unvaccinated guests.