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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 south of Washington, D.C..
Did you know that for more than 150 years, Mount Vernon has never accepted any government funding? We rely upon people like you to preserve George Washington’s home and legacy.
Mount Vernon is the historic home of America's first president, George Washington, just a short drive from Washington, D.C. and Alexandria, VA.
Jan 25, 2018 · Mount Vernon is the former plantation estate and burial location of George Washington, the American Revolutionary War general and the first President of the United States, his wife Martha and...
Mount Vernon, home and burial place of George Washington, in Fairfax county, Virginia, overlooking the Potomac River, south of Washington, D.C. The home, gardens, family cemetery, and outbuildings constitute what is considered America’s first historical tourist attraction.
In the museum, discover the people who shaped Mount Vernon, including Washington and Custis family members, enslaved and hired laborers, and Vice Regents of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, which has owned and preserved Mount Vernon since the 19th century. Museum Visit Time: 1 hour
Aug 1, 2017 · George Washington’s Mount Vernon and Estates is located on a hill along the Potomac river. Mount Vernon, named after a British General, was originally much smaller than the spacious mansion we see today.
The Development of the Mansion. Video: West Front Overview. Washington designed the west front of the Mansion to greet and impress visitors, who could see it from a distance as they entered the west gate and approached the house.
Nov 1, 2006 · Mount Vernon was the beloved home of George and Martha Washington from the time of their marriage in 1759 until General Washington's death in 1799. He worked tirelessly to expand his plantation...
Visit the home of the nation's first president in Alexandria, VA. George Washington's Mount Vernon has beautifully maintained gardens, a museum and a distillery.
