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Mount Vernon is the former residence and plantation of George Washington, a Founding Father, commander of the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War, and the first president of the United States, and his wife, Martha. An American landmark, the estate lies on the banks of the Potomac River in Fairfax County, Virginia, approximately 15 miles ...
We rely upon people like you to preserve George Washington’s home and legacy. learn more. Contact us. 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121. (703) 780-2000. tickets@mountvernon.org. GPS Assistance.
General admission includes one-day admittance to the Mount Vernon estate and an audio tour. While we recommend at least three hours for your visit, shorter visits are also possible. Save $2 on admission tickets when you purchase 3 days in advance. Discounts are available for military members, first responders, and medical professionals.
Virginia. Mount Vernon, home and burial place of George Washington, in Fairfax county, Virginia, U.S., overlooking the Potomac River, 15 miles (24 km) south of Washington, D.C. The 18th-century two-story Georgian mansion is built of wood, but the siding is of wide, thick boards paneled so as to give the appearance of cut and dressed stonework.
Jan 25, 2018 · The Association purchased Mount Vernon from George Washington’s heirs in 1858 for $200,000 with the goal of saving the estate and preserving its history. It was a daunting task. But the ...
George Washington’s Distillery & Gristmill. Tour fully-functioning reconstructions of Washington's gristmill and whiskey distillery. Both buildings are located 2.7 miles from the estate’s main entrance. Open seasonally: weekends in Apr. - Oct. Distillery & Gristmill. There's much to see and do at Mount Vernon.
Aug 1, 2017 · 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Mount Vernon, VA 22121. George Washington’s Mount Vernon is located roughly 15 miles south of Washington, D.C. and 8 miles south of Alexandria, Virginia on the banks of the Potomac River, along the Potomac Heritage Trail corridor at the southern end of the George Washington Memorial Parkway.
