Download the 2008 Fall/Winter Calendar of Events.
Mount Vernon hosts a delightful array of events throughout the year. Explore the Calendar of Events to discover wine festivals, candlelight evenings, walking tours, river cruises, an early American crafts fair, and much more. Browse the months, search by events, or get a listing of activities for a particular day. ENTER THE CALENDAR OF EVENTS NOW
Special Commemorative Whiskey Sets on Sale August 4!
Historic Mount Vernon will have special commemorative whiskey sets available for sale beginning August 4! The set includes a shot glass and a 50 mL bottle of whiskey consisting of 11 different whiskey brands blended and aged at Mount Vernon in 2005. The gift sets are $25 and are available for purchase in person with a valid ID at the Shops at Mount Vernon or George Washington’s Distillery. Limit ONE set per person. more
The Whiskey Rebellion Event at George Washington’s Distillery
August 9 - 10, 2008
Whiskey hits the shelves just in time for the Whiskey Rebellion at George Washington’s Distillery & Gristmill on August 9 and 10. Dramatic performances, a military encampment, militia drilling, music, open-hearth cooking, and costumed demonstrations bring the controversy of 1794 to visitors. more
Mount Vernon Gives Away Its China This Summer!
June 1, 2008 – August 31, 2008
In celebration of the exhibition “Setting the President’s Table: American Presidential China,” visitors to Mount Vernon will have a chance every day from June 1 to August 31 to win a piece of porcelain featuring the Martha Washington “States” pattern. more
