Mount Vernon Calendar
Mount Vernon Calendar
Today at Mount Vernon
Aladdin the Camel
Meet the Christmas camel, Aladdin.
In 1787, George Washington paid 18 shillings to bring a camel to Mount Vernon for Christmas.
Meet People from Washington's World
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.
Virtual Mansion Tour
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.
Chocolate Making Demonstration
Watch our costumed interpreters as they take you through each step of the chocolate-making process—from cacao seed to chocolate mills— and learn more about the preparation of hot chocolate and chocolate tea at Mount Vernon.
Samples of the American Heritage Chocolate will be given out from 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Washington's War: Revolutionary War Movie
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 5 p.m.
The Smith Auditorium is located in the Mount Vernon Inn Complex, next to the Shops at Mount Vernon and the food court.
Holiday Fifing
Join our resident fifer for a musical demonstration and discussion of 18th-century holiday music!
This activity is included with admission.
Tribute at the Slave Memorial
Commemorate the community of the enslaved people who lived and worked at Mount Vernon during a special wreath-laying presentation.
Tribute at the Tomb
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.
Holiday Fifing
Join our resident fifer for a musical demonstration and discussion of 18th-century holiday music!
This activity is included with admission.
Tribute at the Slave Memorial
Commemorate the community of the enslaved people who lived and worked at Mount Vernon during a special wreath-laying presentation.
Ford Evening Book Talk: The Age of Revolutions
Specialty Tour tickets are available in the Ford Orientation Center. Programming subject to change.