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Celebrate the first president of the United States at his beloved home. Admission is free for Presidents Day.

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Cost

Free

Admission

Admission tickets will be distributed on-site upon arrival; a limited number of tickets are available.

Mansion Tours

Mansion tours are timed. 

Mansion tour tickets will be distributed first come, first serve. Depending on the number of guests, there may be a 2-3 hour delay between your arrival and your Mansion tour time. Arrive early to receive the earliest tour times.

Preservation Work

The New Room, Servants’ Hall, and Kitchen are open. All other rooms are off-view due to preservation work
 

Schedule of Events

Honor our first president with the Presidential Tribute at George Washington's Tomb at 10 a.m.

At 10:30 a.m., witness the official observance ceremony of George Washington's birthday on the bowling green, followed by a special military demonstration.

Meet General Washington

Visit the Interpretive Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to meet General Washington as he shares stories from his life and answers questions from guests.

Music of the Revolution

Join our resident fifer for a musical demonstration and discussion of fife & drum music, and its importance during the American Revolution at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. on the bowling green.

Washington Library Open House

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., tour the George Washington Presidential Library, which holds more than 100 volumes from George Washington's personal library. Hear talks from Mount Vernon staff and learn about the Washington Library's podcasts and digital history projects.

Textile Demonstrations

Visit the spinning room to see 18th-century textile demonstrations.

Birthday Card for George Washington

From 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., create your own birthday card for George Washington on the bowling green.

Concessions

Throughout the day, enjoy concessions for purchase from Half Crown Bakehouse and the Mount Vernon Inn Food Truck on the 12-acre field.

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