We invite you to visit Mount Vernon as we prepare for America’s 250th anniversary.
Visitors can:
- Learn about our birthday gift to America—the Mansion Revitalization Project. This landmark undertaking will ensure the Mansion’s structural integrity for generations to come.
- Take an in-depth virtual tour of the Mansion in the Orientation Theater.
- Walk through Patriots Path—a Revolutionary War encampment—and chat with the soldiers to learn about life as an 18th-century soldier (starting in spring 2025).
- Experience new historical character engagements on the bowling green.
- Learn more with additional interpretation of the outbuildings in the historic area.
- Return in 2026 to visit our brand-new exhibit on the life and times of George Washington.
Planning a Group Visit?
Find out what to expect in 2025 and 2026.
American Revolution Resources
Explore Mount Vernon's educational resources to learn more about the American Revolution through content pages, infographics, and activity sheets.
Mount Vernon Digital Resources
Learn about the life of George Washington and the founding of the nation with our videos, podcasts, webpages, and online games.
Regional Teacher Programs
Throughout 2025 and 2026, Mount Vernon will host a series of regional workshops for teachers on George Washington, Mount Vernon, and the 18th-century.
Play Be Washington
Step into the boots of George Washington as you confront the challenges that he faced during the war and as our first president.
Upcoming Events
As America's 250th anniversary draws near, attend our events that share the legacy of the founding era.
As we look to the future, and particularly to the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, we are raising funds to take on immediate preservation challenges and ensure that Mount Vernon lasts for generations.
New Permanent Exhibit
In April 2022, Mount Vernon opened a new permanent exhibit that highlights the people who shaped Mount Vernon, including Washington and Custis family members, enslaved and hired laborers, and Vice Regents of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, which has owned and preserved Mount Vernon since the 19th century.
George Washington Exhibit Revitalization
By 2026, we aim to revitalize our George Washington exhibit and bring his story to life using modern technology.
This updated space will focus on why George Washington matters today and how the decisions that he made in his lifetime continue to impact us in the 21st century.
America's Invitation
On July 4, 2026, our nation will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
On July 4, 2026, our nation will commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The journey toward this historic milestone is an opportunity to pause and reflect on our nation’s past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look ahead toward the future we want to create for the next generation and beyond.
Visit America250 to learn about its mission to commemorate and celebrate the nation's anniversary.
The Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250) will mark the nation’s semiquincentennial by bringing Virginians together to learn more about Virginia’s key role in shaping the nation, better understand the untold stories and unsung heroes that shaped our past, and inspire our ongoing work to form a more perfect union.
Visit va250.org to learn how the state of Virginia is commemorating the 250th anniversary and find upcoming events.
Also, don't miss the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience when it visits Mount Vernon on February 21-26, 2025! This hands-on, interactive, and immersive “museum on wheels” brings key stories of Virginia’s rich history to life and highlights every region in Virginia.
Partner With Us
To partner with us, contact Julie Almacy, Vice President of Media & Communications at [email protected].