Martha Washingtons 281st Birthday
Is your name Martha? Or is your birthday June 2? If so, present identification and your admission to Mount Vernon is FREE. culturecapital.com
Fathers Day Weekend At Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon invites visitors to spend Father's Day with the Father of Our County! "General Washington" greets visitors and poses for photographs on Father's Day weekend. Washington also discusses his role as husband,... culturecapital.com
Father's Day Tours
Bring your father, father-in-law, grandfather, or other special gentleman for a FREE guided tour of the house. Limited to one free tour per paid admission. culturecapital.com
Victors, Not Victims: The United States Colored Troops' Role...
Hari Jones, curator of the African-American Civil War Memorial and Museum in Washington D.C., gives an in-depth history of the origins and importance of the USCT's contribution to the American Civil War. Free. Arrive ... culturecapital.com
An American Celebration At Mount Vernon
Historic Mount Vernon salutes our first commander-in-chief with a dazzling display of made-for-daytime fireworks during its annual Independence Day event! Visitors will be treated to spectacular smoke fireworks in pat... culturecapital.com
Mid-summer Open House
History can be cool--especially in an air-conditioned museum! enjoy FREE guided tours of this Civil War home and learn of its role in American history. No reservations required. culturecapital.com
A Soldier's Life As Told By Music
Enjoy the melodious sounds of Gilmore's Light Ensemble as they perform music that echoes the trials and tribulations of the Civil War soldier. Free. Arrive early, space is limited culturecapital.com
The Civil War Afloat: Secretaries, Strategies, Ships,...
Join us as we discuss the various elements shaping the United States Navy during the Civil War and the crews that manned the vessels. Author Andrew Jampoler will be the guest speaker. Free. Arrive early, space is limi... culturecapital.com
Colonial Market & Fair
The annual Colonial Market & Fair at Mount Vernon features dozens of America's finest craftspeople and plenty of family fun! Fifty colonial-attired artisans demonstrate 18th-century crafts and sell traditional wares s... culturecapital.com
Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour
Enjoy live blues and spectacular views of the Potomac River while sampling wine from 16 Virginia wineries. Visitors learn about the successes and failures of our Founding Father's wine endeavors, enjoy live blues musi... culturecapital.com
Fall Harvest Family Days
Mount Vernon welcomes the autumn season with Fall Harvest Family Days, October 27 and 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The entire family enjoys autumn activities including wagon rides, wheat treading in the 16-sided ba... culturecapital.com
Flying High With Thaddeus Lowe
Make your very own secret military balloon! Join us as Professor Thaddeus Lowe, Civil War aeronaut, thrills us with tales of soaring high in the sky to spy! Free. Recommended for children 5 12 years of age. Arrive ear... culturecapital.com
Mount Vernon Salutes Veterans
In honor of our nation's veterans, Mount Vernon admits FREE all active duty, former, or retired military personnel . Honored guests are also invited to place a flower at Washington's Tomb where the Sons of the America... culturecapital.com
Mount Vernon By Candlelight
Join "Mrs. Washington" as she hosts an enchanting evening of candlelight tours, fireside caroling, and hot cider and ginger cookies. Tours include dancing, merry music, and characters from the Washingtons' world guidi... culturecapital.com