Explore George Washington's historic estate, just outside of Washington, DC.
Learn about George Washington and life at Mount Vernon with an audio tour of the estate, included with your grounds pass. Stroll through the 18th-century gardens and grounds, visit the farm, and meet heritage-breed animals.
Inside the Mansion, view the Key to the Bastille given to George Washington by the Marquis de Lafayette and see where the Washingtons entertained their guests, including fellow founding fathers.
Mount Vernon — once home to the United States' first president, George Washington — is located just outside Washington, DC and is open 365 days a year, including on holidays.
Tour George Washington's Mansion, one of the most iconic 18th-century homes in America.
The building began as a one and one-half story house built in 1734 by George Washington's father, Augustine Washington. George Washington began running Mount Vernon in 1754, and over the next 45 years slowly enlarged the dwelling to create the 21-room residence we see today.
The estate also includes a working farm, museum exhibits, four gardens, and historic outbuildings, including the blacksmith shop, smokehouse, stable, and spinning house.