Tour Highlights
Although there is no record of Alexander Hamilton ever visiting Mount Vernon, the themes of the musical are reflected in George Washington’s plantation home and his vision of democracy, the “ever favorite object of his heart.”
During the tour, you’ll:
- Hear about how Mount Vernon has been used to represent Washington’s legacy
- Learn about “America’s favorite fighting Frenchman” and the crucial addition of “Guns and Ships” from France
- Discover the life of William Lee, Washington’s enslaved “Right-Hand Man”
- Connect the European influence to the early American economy, lifestyle, culture, and way of life
- Uncover the surprising similarities between Washington and King George III
- Compare the character of Washington, Hamilton, and Burr
- Reflect on the messages of Washington’s Farewell Address and see Washington’s “own vine and fig trees.”
