George Washington’s Mount Vernon

Description

Learn about the life and legacy of the first American president and of the enslaved people who worked on the estate. Spend the day roaming the estate as you take in views of the Potomac River, explore four gardens, and meet heritage-breed animals. In Mount Vernon’s historic area, see more than a dozen historic outbuildings, where enslaved people made tools and textiles, cared for livestock, processed food, and constructed and repaired Mount Vernon’s buildings. Mount Vernon is currently embarking on a landmark preservation project to safeguard the Mansion’s original building fabric and ensure its structural integrity for generations to come. Exterior work areas will be fenced for the duration of this project. As work progresses through the house, individual rooms will be taken off display temporarily.