How Much Time Do You Have? Short on time? Have a day to spend at Mount Vernon? View our itinerary for visits that are less than or more than 3 hours long. Learn More
First-time Visitors If this is your first visit to George Washington's estate, don't miss George Washington's tomb and other top attractions. Learn More
Things to Do with Kids Families can tour the estate with our Adventure Map, experience the American Revolution with our 4D Revolutionary War theater and more. Learn More
African American History Explore the personal stories of the people enslaved at Mount Vernon and George Washington’s evolving opposition to slavery. Learn More
Military History While there were no battles fought at Mount Vernon you can explore General Washington's role as a young officer in the French and Indian War to his heroics during the American Revolution. Learn More
Food & Spirits Tour the fully-functioning reconstruction of George Washington's gristmill and whiskey distillery and enjoy many food-focused events. Learn More
Farming & Animals Visitors can view many of the same animal breeds kept by George Washington in the 18th century and see his innovative farming techniques. Learn More
Women's History Discover the stories of the many women who lived and worked at Mount Vernon and the history of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association which saved George Washington's home. Learn More
Collections Highlights and Decorative Arts Explore Mount Vernon's collection on display in the Mansion and Education Center and enjoy a Behind the Scenes tour of spaces not usually available to guests. Learn More
Gardening Explore Mount Vernon's four gardens, Garden & Groves Tour, and our annual Historic Plant and Garden Sale. Learn More