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
Tickets for Mount Vernon by Candlelight Now On Sale!
Tickets for Friday, November 28 are SOLD OUT! Purchase tickets now for other dates HERE.
"Mrs. Washington" hosts an enchanting evening of candlelit tours, fireside Christmas caroling, and hot cider and ginger cookies. A newly-formatted tour includes the first and second floors, featuring characters from the Washingtons' world guiding visitors through the home and adding ambiance and authenticity to a traditional Christmas evening at Mount Vernon. more
Former White House Pastry Chef to Create Gingerbread Mount Vernon Mansion! 
November 12- November 25, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Special booksigning on November 22 & 23 at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Mount Vernon welcomes former White House pastry chef Roland Mesnier as he creates a gingerbread replica of George Washington's home from November 12 through November 25. Visitors can watch Mesnier as he constructs the masterpiece, which will include intricate details such as works of art on walls and marzipan George and Martha Washington figures. Included in admission to the Estate. more
Christmas at 
November 28, 2008 -
The third floor of the Mansion will be open to the public. This is the only time of the year that visitors are allowed access to this floor. more