
Library Resources
Library resources primarily aid the research of the Washingtons, the colonial and the founding era, history of Mount Vernon estate, and the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association (MVLA).
Open 365 days a year, Mount Vernon is located just 15 miles south of Washington DC.
From the mansion to lush gardens and grounds, intriguing museum galleries, immersive programs, and the distillery and gristmill. Spend the day with us!
Discover what made Washington "first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen".
The Mount Vernon Ladies Association has been maintaining the Mount Vernon Estate since they acquired it from the Washington family in 1858.
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The Washington Library is open to all researchers and scholars, by appointment only.
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon is a resource for scholars, students, and all those interested in George Washington, colonial America, and the Revolutionary and founding eras.
The library is open to researchers by appointment. We are not open for public tours. Click here to ask a reference question or schedule a research appointment.
Library resources primarily aid the research of the Washingtons, the colonial and the founding era, history of Mount Vernon estate, and the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association (MVLA).
Learn moreThe Washington Library is accepting applications for its annual research fellowship program.
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Learn MoreExplore our podcast offerings, including Intertwined: The Enslaved Community at Mount Vernon and the back catalog of Conversations at the Washington Library.
The 2023 Mount Vernon Symposium
Jun132023 Annual Martha Washington Lecture
Jun21Ford Evening Book Talk: Alexandra Petri's US History
Jul11Ford Evening Book Talk: Misinformation Nation
Aug10Ford Evening Book Talk: The Contagion of Liberty
Sep30Library 10 Year Anniversary Gala
Oct26Ford Evening Book Talk: First Family
Nov2–4The Great Experiment: Democracy from the Founding to the Future The 2023 George Washington Symposium
Take a closer look at some of the intriguing items within the collections of the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon.
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