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Mount Vernon was George and Martha Washington's home since their marriage in 1759 until General Washington's death in 1799. In 1858 the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association purchased it from the Washington family making it one of the most visited historic sites in the United States. Visitors can see 20 structures and 50 acres of gardens as they existed in 1799. The estate also includes a museum, the tombs
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Americans and visitors from around the world enjoy traveling the scenic George Washington Parkway to this idyllic, aristocratic estate, once home to George and Martha Washington. Painstakingly maintained, the site includes 500 acres overlooking the Potomac River. The mansion and numerous outbuildings are original and were designed by Washington himself. Guests are encouraged to tour the main house
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Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, is owned and maintained by the Mount Vernon Ladies:1 Association, the oldest historic preservation organization in the United States. Under the Association:2s 140-year long trusteeship, Mount Vernon has been authentically restored to its original appearance. Today Mount Vernon is a national monument that is open to the public every day of the year, serving
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Explore Americas first presidents estate overlooking the Potomac River and discover 45 acres of family fun, including hands-on activities, special tours, river cruises, farm animals, shopping, dining, and more. Mt. Vernon added a new interpretive center in fall 2006 with interactive displays, additional artifacts and an orientation theater.
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Originally the home of George and Martha Washington, this picturesque plantation on the Potomac River is the nation's most visted historic estate. More than 500 acres include the sprawling mansion, a working farm with lots of animals to visit, four gardens, hiking trails, and the Slave Memorial and Burial Ground. Wreathlaying ceremonies take place daily at the president and first lady's tomb. You
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The beautiful riverside estate of George Washington includes the iconic Mansion, outbuildings, tomb and working blacksmith shop and farm. The Orientation Center, and Museum and Education Center feature interactive exhibits and immersive experiences as well as over 700 artifacts. Meet characters from Washington's world and heritage breed animals around the estate! Open every day! Whiskey Distillery
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Interactive exhibits and prized artifacts in the galleries at this site tell George Washington's story, but the Founding Father's famous riverside estate is the highlight of any visit here.
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Located just off the George Washington Parkway, the Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens has much to offer...
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If you"ve visited Mount Vernon in the past, this local attraction is not what you remember! In 2006, Mount Vernon added a new orientation center, museum, and conference center. A visit to this Washington area historical site is now a full day adventure. Your grandchildren will learn about America"s first president, explore the state-of-the art exhibits, visit the beautifully restored mansion, tour
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George Washington acquired Mount Vernon in 1754. Over a period of 30 years, he transformed the simple farmhouse into a mansion embellished with rusticated wood siding, a cupola, and a portico overlooking the Potomac River. Every aspect of the estate its architecture and decoration, the landscape and the farms received Washington?s careful attention, despite long absences during the Revolution and
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Located just 16 miles south of DC at the end of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Mount Vernon, the most popular historic estate in America, now features 25 new theaters and galleries in an underground museum and education center that illuminates George Washington's remarkable life. A tour of the 45-acre historic estate includes the Mansion house as it appeared in 1799, more than a dozen outbuildings
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