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George Washington’s Mount Vernon

A brick mausoleum with arched entrance, flanked by two tall stone pillars and black iron fencing; American and blue flags stand outside, with trees and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
A family of four stands near a small, historic log cabin surrounded by green trees and a sunny sky, with a garden structure visible in the background.
A small white brick garden shed with a red shingled roof and brown door, surrounded by blooming white and pink flowers, lush green trees, and a white picket fence. Stairs lead up to the door.
A lush garden with rows of various vegetables, leafy greens, and herbs in the sunlight. There are colorful plants and flowers, a wooden fence, and trees in the background.
A sheep with thick, curly wool stands on green grass near a rustic wooden fence, with trees and sunlight casting long shadows in the background.
A large historic mansion with red roofs, cream-colored walls, and a central cupola, set behind a white fence, surrounded by trees and a wide grassy lawn.
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George Washington’s Mount Vernon is the riverside home of our nation’s first president, George Washington. The estate includes a Mansion, four gardens, and historic outbuildings where enslaved people made tools and textiles, cared for livestock, and processed food.

At the New Tomb, guests can visit the final resting place of George and Martha Washington, where wreath-laying ceremonies take place year-round.

Mount Vernon is embarking on a multi-year preservation project to safeguard George Washington’s Mansion for generations to come. As work progresses through the house, individual rooms will be temporarily taken off display. Visit www.MountVernon.org/Revitalization for details.

From July 2024 through 2025, the Education Center exhibit on George Washington’s life will be off display for an extensive rebuild. Visit www.MountVernon.org/GWEX for details.