Witness Military Drills & More
Mount Vernon's serene 12-acre field transforms into a battleground as Continentals, Redcoats, and Hessians conduct military drills and 18th-century tacticals.
Meet the soldiers who are encamped at Mount Vernon, discuss military techniques, and learn about the American Revolution.
Visit with Camp Followers
Camp followers — mostly women and children — traveled with the army, either because of their relationship to a soldier in the army, or displacement because of the war.
Like the men enlisted in the army, the camp followers were often “on the strength” of the army and were issued wages and rations for their work. Camp followers supported the army in a variety of ways, including as washerwomen, seamstresses, nurses, and petty sutlers selling their wares to the soldiers.
Tour the 18th-century military encampments and see the camp followers go about their daily lives following the army.
Walk Through Washington's War Tent
Walk through the Museum of the American Revolution's replica of General Washington's War Tent, which served as the marquee—or office and sleeping quarters—that he used as the command center of the Continental Army.
The Museum of the American Revolution staff will be onsite to discuss the tent and answer questions.
Virtual Tour of Washington's War Tent
Learn more about the First Oval Office Project
Schedule of Events - Saturday & Sunday
| Varies | Army Drilling Demonstrations | 12-Acre Field/Camps |
| All Day | Camps Open | 12-Acre Field |
| All Day | Museum of the American Revolution Marquees | Bowling Green |
| All Day | 18th-century Sutlers Open | Historic Area |
| All Day | Mount Vernon Inn Concessions | 12-Acre Field |
| 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | 18th-century Dancing | Upper Garden |
| 10:30 a.m. | British Regimental Surgeon | 12-Acre Field/Crown Camp |
| 11 a.m. | Revolutionary War Tactical Demonstration | 12-Acre Field |
| 12 p.m. | Medicine of the Revolution | Bowling Green |
| 12:30 p.m. | Artillery Demonstration | 12-Acre Field |
| 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. | An American Triumph book signing with author Tom Hand (Saturday only) | Bowling Green |
| 1:30 p.m. | Followers of the Army | Bowling Green |
| 2 p.m. | British Regimental Surgeon | 12-Acre Field/Crown Camp |
| 2:30 p.m. | Saturday: Music of the Revolution Sunday: Church Service with the Continental Army | Bowling Green |
| 3 p.m. | Revolutionary War Tactical Demonstration | 12-Acre Field |
| 3:30 p.m. | Medicine of the Revolution | Bowling Green |
| 3 - 5 p.m. | 18th-century Dancing | Upper Garden |
Sat., May 4: An American Triumph Book Signing with Author Tom Hand
Join author Tom Hand on the bowling green as he signs copies of An American Triumph: America’s Founding Era Through the Lives of Ben Franklin, George Washington, and John Adams.
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Reenactor Weapons Regulations
George Washington’s Mount Vernon has established standards necessary to protect visitors and staff when weapons are being used during a demonstration at our site.
Unit commanders will be held accountable for their memberships’ compliance with these standards.
Participating Reenactors
Visiting Sutlers
| Continental line
| British Brigade
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