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During this 60-minute guided tour, discover more than 250 years of Mount Vernon history as you explore available rooms of the Mansion, and the surrounding outbuildings and gardens.

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Offered

Cost

$40 per person in addition to general admission

Located At

Mansion Circle

Behind-the-Scenes Access

This 60-minute tour provides behind-the-scenes access to buildings typically closed to the public, like the Old Tomb, and an in-depth experience of the estate. 

Learn about the life and times of George Washington, his family, and the enslaved people who labored at Mount Vernon.

Hear how Washington’s experiments in farming impacted the design and layout of Mount Vernon and the lives of enslaved people who carried out that vision. Gain access to multiple buildings that are typically closed to public viewing and learn how they were used in the operation of the estate.

The tour ends with a wreath laying ceremony at the New Tomb, the final resting place of General George Washington and his family.

A dedicated guide will facilitate your tour, providing engaging content and answering questions.