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
Take the Oath of Office at Mount Vernon
Special Discount January 1-10
Historic Mount Vernon, the home of the first president, welcomes visitors January 1-10 with 20% off adult admission. Visitors must print the coupon from Mount Vernon's visitor website: http://visit.mountvernon.org. Take the oath of office in the new interactive Inaugural Gallery while gazing up at a life-size model of George Washington, one of three created from a forensic science investigation. See the nation's very first Inaugural buttons worn by supporters of Washington that feature such patriotic phrases as “Long Live the President!” Tour an exhibition of the finest collection of presidential china outside of the White House; "Setting the President's Table: American Presidential China" from the Philadelphia Museum of Art is open through January 21. more
Celebrate the Washingtons' 250th Anniversary with "Mrs. Washington"
Saturdays & Sundays only through January
Historic Mount Vernon celebrates General and Mrs. Washington’s 250th wedding anniversary with a FREE special program by “Mrs. Washington” Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. throughout the month of January in the Robert H. and Clarice Smith Auditorium. Lady Washington will recount the private moments between herself and General Washington from their 40-year marriage during the “Our Worthy Partnership” performance. Watch Mrs. Washington as she unpacks a special trunk of memories and listen to the stories behind her private treasures. more
George Washington's 277th Birthday Celebration!
Monday, February 16
Celebrate the national observance of George Washington’s birthday by visiting his home and burial site FREE-of-charge on this day. The traditional wreathlaying ceremony at Washington's Tomb takes place at 10:00 a.m., followed by patriotic music and military performances on the Bowling Green. America’s Smallest Hometown Parade lines up at 1:30 p.m. with its fife and drum corps, 18th-century music, and farm animals. “General Washington” is on the grounds to greet visitors and receive birthday wishes. more
