Mount Vernon

✨ The newly restored first and second floors of the Mansion, including The Washingtons’ bedchamber, are now on view! After months of meticulous preservation work, these iconic spaces have reopened just in time for the holiday season. 📅 Start planning your visit today: bit.ly/3LGM6n3

🐕 Bring your dog to Mount Vernon and explore all that the estate has to offer you and your furry friend.

Women have been writing the nation’s story for 250 years now. They deserve a museum that celebrates that role, @lmchervinsky writes. washingtonmonthly.com/2026/03/18/let…

@Dolly__gale Hi, Dotty! The clothing on display is preserved from Washington's time, not reproductions.

@MountVernon Wow! I didn't know that some of his clothes were still around! Or are those reproductions? Either way, I'd love to see that.

See the largest exhibit of George Washington’s clothing in decades, on view for a limited time only.

#OnThisDay in 1776, 11,000 redcoats and hundreds of Loyalists left Boston by boat. George Washington marched into the city on March 18, but there was little time for rejoicing. He rightly suspected that the British would head for New York City.

See a rare display of George Washington's clothing in our museum.

📅 #OnThisDay in 1783, George Washington took a bold stand against a military coup.

🏠 George Washington wasn’t always the owner of Mount Vernon—did you know he inherited it #OnThisDay in 1761?

Powerful voices. Meaningful conversations. Lasting impact. The 2026 Women’s Leadership Summit brought together incredible leaders to explore how women are preserving history and shaping the future. Thank you to everyone who joined us! #WomensHistoryMonth

He commanded an army, founded a nation, and built a legacy. But there was only one place he called home.

The 2026 Women’s Leadership Summit is underway. Lindsay M. Chervinsky, Ph.D., Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential Library, welcomes guests to Mount Vernon! 📸 Tag us in your photos this week, we’d love to see your experience! #WomensLeadershipSummit2026

What a powerful start to the 2026 Women’s Leadership Summit! Last night, guests gathered for the Annual Martha Washington Lecture featuring Pulitzer Prize–winning author and presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin. We’re just getting started. #WomensLeadershipSummit2026

Learn more about the Greenhouse Slave Quarters: bit.ly/4i5rlfR

🌅 Sip, stroll, and savor history! 🍷 Tickets are now on sale for the Spring Wine Festival, May 15–17! This year’s lineup features incredible VA wineries like Barboursville Vineyards, Creek's Edge Winery, and Gray Ghost Vineyards—just to name a few. 🏛️ Explore the Mansion after hours 🎶 Relax with live music 🥂 Sample wines from 20+ Virginia wineries 📅 Tickets go fast—grab yours now at bit.ly/4qxkFup

💙 A space designed for formal entertaining, the Front Parlor reflects the elegance and refinement of George and Martha Washington’s home.

💛 A gateway to the George Washingtons’ private world. Overlooking the Potomac, the Yellow Room marked the threshold between public and private life at Mount Vernon—distinguished by its vivid yellow textiles and elegant furnishings.

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, what can George Washington still teach us about leadership, unity, and democracy? Mount Vernon President & CEO @DouglasBradburn reflects on Washington’s enduring legacy and why the precedents he set continue to shape our republic today. Read more: bit.ly/4rXCbJG

Admission is free for Presidents' Day.

Enjoy free admission today in honor of Presidents’ Day and George Washington’s Birthday (Observed). 🎉 Learn about the day's events: bit.ly/4jASZTF This event is sponsored by @Ford.

🪦 Learn about why we lay a wreath at George Washington’s Tomb. You can see wreath layings at the Tomb on special occasions like Washington’s birthday and every day during regular visitation hours: bit.ly/4qePQLV