Mount Vernon Calendar

Talk with the people who knew George Washington best. See the General through the eyes of his family, friends, hired and enslaved staff.

Performances daily; schedule varies. See the sign outside of the Interpretive Center for more information.

George Washington’s Mansion is currently undergoing preservation work. During this Mansion Revitalization Project, rooms will be taken off display for extended periods.

Although you can't see some of the rooms in person, you can view them and the objects inside with an interpreter-led virtual tour.

See original 18th-century objects and view Mount Vernon's treasures up-close, including George Washington's sword, his presidential chair, and objects used and owned by the enslaved community.

This 22-minute film highlights George Washington's role in the Revolutionary War and covers three campaigns – Boston, Trenton, and Yorktown—that led to victory in the War for Independence.

The film plays every half hour, starting at 9:30 a.m. The last showing is at 4 p.m.

The Smith Auditorium is located in the Mount Vernon Inn Complex, next to the Shops at Mount Vernon and the food court.

Step back in time and join a person from Washington's world, like his personal secretary or enslaved chamber maid, as they go about their daily activities.

In the autumn of 1774, George Washington visited Betsy Ross's upholstery shop in Philadelphia and purchased 3 sets of bedhangings from her. Stop by the Discovery Station to learn more about this revolutionary shopping trip! 

Join our resident fifer for a musical demonstration and discussion of fife & drum music, and its importance during the American Revolution!

During this 75-minute guided tour, discover more than 250 years of Mount Vernon history as you explore available rooms of the Mansion and the surrounding outbuildings and gardens.

Listen to the stories of the enslaved people who built and operated Mount Vernon, and learn about their daily lives on the estate during this 60-minute tour.

Pay your respect to George Washington by participating in a brief wreath-laying ceremony at the Washingtons' Tomb.

A staff member will lead those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance, General Washington’s prayer for his country, and the placement of a wreath.

Wreath-laying ceremonies typically last 20-30 minutes.

Bring your lunch and learn about Library Fellow Steven Sarson's research project, History and Historical Consciousness in the US Declaration of Independence. Using the resources at the George Washington Presidential Library, Sarson is continuing his research for his new book entitled “When in the Course of human events”: History and Historical Consciousness in the US Declaration of Independence (University of Virginia Press, 2025) and related articles and other publications.

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Commemorate the community of the enslaved people who lived and worked at Mount Vernon during a special wreath-laying presentation.

Join the Youth Programs team to learn more about the types of foods that the enslaved community grew and foraged at Mount Vernon. 

Join our resident fifer for a musical demonstration and discussion of fife & drum music, and its importance during the American Revolution!