George Washington's Mount Vernon

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Version 9 – May 27, 2022 16:26

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Version 7 – March 15, 2021 17:57

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  • gardens and groves tour, george washington's final resting place, historic outbuildings, museum exhibits, slave memorial, working farm
  • distillery & gristmill, gardens and groves tour, george washington's final resting place, historic outbuildings, museum exhibits, slave memorial, working farm

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  • Take a self-guided tour of the first American president’s historic estate. Stroll through the 18th-century gardens and grounds, visit the Washington family tombs, and meet heritage-breed animals.
  • During the Gardens and Groves tour, you'll get a closer look at the landscape that Washington designed. 
  • Visit the upper garden teeming with beautiful flowers and the greenhouse that once housed exotic plants. 
  • On the bowling green, trace the path 18th-century visitors traveled to the Mansion and learn how the enslaved workers maintained the grounds and greenery. 
  • As you move into the lower garden where the estate's produce was grown, you'll pass by trees dating to Washington's time.
  • Take a self-guided tour of the first American president’s historic estate. Stroll through the 18th-century gardens and grounds, visit the Washington family tombs, and meet heritage-breed animals.
  • During the Gardens and Groves tour, you'll get a closer look at the landscape that Washington designed. Visit the upper garden teeming with beautiful flowers and the greenhouse that once housed exotic plants. On the bowling green, trace the path 18th-century visitors traveled to the Mansion and learn how the enslaved workers maintained the grounds and greenery. As you move into the lower garden where the estate's produce was grown, pass by trees dating to Washington's time.

Version 5 – March 05, 2021 14:11

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  • Take a self-guided tour of the first American president’s historic estate. Stroll through the 18th-century gardens and grounds, visit the Washington family tombs, and meet heritage-breed animals.
  • During the Gardens and Groves tour, you'll get a closer look at the landscape that Washington designed. Visit the upper garden teeming with beautiful flowers and the greenhouse that once housed exotic plants. On the bowling green, trace the path 18th-century visitors traveled to the Mansion and learn how the enslaved workers maintained the grounds and greenery. As you move into the lower garden where the estate's produce was grown, pass by trees dating to Washington's time.
  • Take a self-guided tour of the first American president’s historic estate. Stroll through the 18th-century gardens and grounds, visit the Washington family tombs, and meet heritage-breed animals.
  • During the Gardens and Groves tour, you'll visit the upper garden teeming with beautiful flowers and the greenhouse that once housed exotic plants. On the bowling green, trace the path 18th-century visitors traveled to the Mansion and learn how the enslaved workers maintained the grounds and greenery. As you move into the lower garden where the estate's produce was grown, pass by trees dating to Washington's time.

Version 4 – March 05, 2021 14:11

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Description
  • Take a self-guided tour of the first American president’s historic estate. Stroll through the 18th-century gardens and grounds, visit the Washington family tombs, and meet heritage-breed animals.
  • During the Gardens and Groves tour, you'll visit the upper garden teeming with beautiful flowers and the greenhouse that once housed exotic plants. On the bowling green, trace the path 18th-century visitors traveled to the Mansion and learn how the enslaved workers maintained the grounds and greenery. As you move into the lower garden where the estate's produce was grown, pass by trees dating to Washington's time.
  • Take a self-guided tour of the first American president’s historic estate. Stroll through the 18th-century gardens and grounds, visit the Washington family tombs, meet heritage-breed animals, and interact with people from Washington's world. See original objects in the museum galleries, including George Washington's sword. 
  • During the Gardens and Groves tour, you'll visit the upper garden teeming with beautiful flowers and the greenhouse that once housed exotic plants. On the bowling green, trace the path 18th-century visitors traveled to the Mansion and learn how the enslaved workers maintained the grounds and greenery. As you move into the lower garden where the estate's produce was grown, pass by trees dating to Washington's time.

Version 3 – March 05, 2021 14:10

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  • Take a self-guided tour of the first American president’s historic estate. Stroll through the 18th-century gardens and grounds, visit the Washington family tombs, meet heritage-breed animals, and interact with people from Washington's world. See original objects in the museum galleries, including George Washington's sword. 
  • During the Gardens and Groves tour, you'll visit the upper garden teeming with beautiful flowers and the greenhouse that once housed exotic plants. On the bowling green, trace the path 18th-century visitors traveled to the Mansion and learn how the enslaved workers maintained the grounds and greenery. As you move into the lower garden where the estate's produce was grown, pass by trees dating to Washington's time.
  • Take a self-guided tour of the first American president’s historic estate. Stroll through the 18th-century gardens and grounds, visit the Washington family tombs, meet heritage-breed animals, and interact with people from Washington's world. 
  • During the Gardens and Groves tour, you'll visit the upper garden teeming with beautiful flowers and the greenhouse that once housed exotic plants. On the bowling green, trace the path 18th-century visitors traveled to the Mansion and learn how the enslaved workers maintained the grounds and greenery. As you move into the lower garden where the estate's produce was grown, pass by trees dating to Washington's time.

Version 2 – March 05, 2021 14:07

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  • Tour the estate that George Washington, America's first president, called home. The Mount Vernon grounds pass provides access to the 18th-century grounds and Mount Vernon's museum exhibits. 
  • On the Gardens and Groves tour, get an in-depth look at the carefully crafted landscape that George Washington designed.
  • Tour the estate that George Washington, America's first president, called home. The Mount Vernon grounds pass provides access to the 18th-century grounds and Mount Vernon's museum exhibits. 
  • On the Gardens and Groves tour, discover the carefully crafted landscape that George Washington designed.
Description
  • Take a self-guided tour of the first American president’s historic estate. Stroll through the 18th-century gardens and grounds, visit the Washington family tombs, meet heritage-breed animals, and interact with people from Washington's world. 
  • During the Gardens and Groves tour, you'll visit the upper garden teeming with beautiful flowers and the greenhouse that once housed exotic plants. On the bowling green, trace the path 18th-century visitors traveled to the Mansion and learn how the enslaved workers maintained the grounds and greenery. As you move into the lower garden where the estate's produce was grown, pass by trees dating to Washington's time.
  • Take a self-guided tour of the first American president’s historic estate. You can stroll through the 18th-century gardens and grounds, visit the Washington family tombs, meet heritage-breed animals, and interact with people from Washington's world. 
  • The spectacular landscapes experienced by Mount Vernon's modern guests were not created by accident. George Washington carefully planned his estate's sweeping lawns, groves of trees, walled gardens, serpentine paths, and scenic views. 
  • During the Gardens and Groves tour, you'll stroll through the upper garden teeming with beautiful flowers and visit the greenhouse that once housed exotic plants. On the bowling green, trace the path 18th-century visitors traveled to the Mansion and learn how the enslaved workers maintained the grounds and greenery. As you move into the lower garden where the estate's produce was grown, pass by trees dating to Washington's time.