Discover George Washington
Visit the Family Hub in the Orientation Center
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
At the Family Hub, learn about Washington from his young life at Ferry Farm to his retirement at Mount Vernon. Explore about how he shaped the United States and how his legacies live on! Participate in hands-on learning activities and pick up a take-home to continue learning later (while supplies last).
Storytime on the Bowling Green
11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m.
Listen to a Mount Vernon staff member read I am George Washington by Brad Meltzer.
At 1:30, listen to a Mount Vernon staff member read Dear Mr. Washington by Lynn Cullen and pick up an activity about Washington's Rules of Civility.
Performances & Demonstrations
Character Interpretation
11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Visit the Interpretive Center to hear from Washington’s dear friend, the Marquis de Lafayette, as he remembers George Washington.
12 p.m. & 3 p.m.
What is a legacy? Join Tobias Lear mere moments after George Washington's death as he considers how George Washington will be remembered.
Trades Demonstrations
Talk to Historic Trades Staff in the blacksmith shop to learn more about blacksmithing at Mount Vernon (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.; 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.)
Visit the Historic Trades team for their Chocolate Making Demonstrations in the Orientation Center (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.).
Music of the Revolution
Saturday Only, 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m.
Hear our resident fifer in his Music of the Revolution Program on the bowling green.
The Death and Mourning of General George Washington Tour
10 a.m., 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday
This once-a-year tour examines George Washington's final 36 hours and the events that followed his death. This tour is 90-100 minutes.
Separate ticket required.
