Washington's New Tomb
Following his death on December 14, 1799, George Washington's remains were placed in a family vault on the hillside overlooking the Potomac River. Washington knew this site would not be tenable for much longer and stipulated in his will that a New Tomb be constructed below his orchard.
In 1831, the remains from the old family vault, including those of General and Mrs. Washington, were moved to their current resting place, where tens of millions of visitors have paid their respects to the Father of our Country.
Video: George Washington's Tomb
George Washington directed in his will that a "new" tomb be built at Mount Vernon and that he be buried in it. Learn about where the body of the first president lies today.
Mount Vernon's Tombs
See photos of the Old and New Tombs at Mount Vernon
The New Tomb
The Vestibule of the New Tomb
Washington's Sarcophagus
Tributes at the Tomb
Grounds of the New Tomb
Civil War Era Graffitti
The Old Tomb
Inside the Old Tomb
Eleanor Roosevelt, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Madame Chiang Kai-shek
The President and Prince of Wales
Visitors Paying Respects
Drawing of the Old Tomb