Adult Groups

Discounted Meal Options (Mount Vernon Inn or Food Court)

Choose from a two-, three-, or four-course or buffet option at the Mount Vernon Inn or arrange vouchers for the Food Court.

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Lunch with a Character from Washington's World

First-person interpreters can also liven up your dining experience at the Mount Vernon Inn.

Imagine dining with Martha Washington, Washington’s friend and personal physician Dr. Craik, Washington’s farm manager James Anderson, or another character from Washington’s world.

Invite one of our talented Character Interpreters to greet your group while you dine at the Mount Vernon Inn.

Character Tours

First-person character interpreters relate tales from Washington’s time, adding a personal touch to your Mount Vernon visit.

Times: Offered weekdays at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 11:30 a.m.

30 persons maximum per time slot, subject to availability with advance reservations.

Expert Guide Service

Enrich your visit with insights and anecdotes with a private tour led by one of our senior history interpreters.

Discounted Potomac River Sightseeing Cruises

Experience Mount Vernon from a different view on a fun and informative sightseeing cruise.

$10/guest for Group Adults

April 1 – September 3:

• Tuesdays through Sundays: 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
• Saturdays & Sundays: Additional Cruise at 10:30 a.m.

September 5 – October 29:

• Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays: 10:30 a.m. (Saturdays only), 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Holiday Sailings:

• May 29, July 3, September 4: 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:00m., and 2:00 p.m.

Distillery & Gristmill Tours

Weekends Only, April 1 – October 31

George Washington's gristmill could produce 5,000 to 8,000 pounds of flour and cornmeal a day.

In 1799, his distillery produced nearly 11,000 gallons, making it one of the largest whiskey distilleries in America.

At our working mill, watch the water wheel turn the mighty gears as we grind Washington's grain. You can also tour a reconstructed working distillery that produces small batch spirits on site today.

Raise the Flag

We welcome groups to do the honors of raising the flag above Mount Vernon at the main gate as we open to the public.

To schedule a flag raising, please contact groups@mountvernon.org.

A Tribute at the Washington Tomb

Pay your respects to our first President by arranging a special wreath-laying ceremony at his Tomb during normal public hours. To schedule, please contact groups@mountvernon.org.

Visit The Shops at Mount Vernon

Your group will receive a 10% discount at all retail locations when you select two or more options in addition to Estate admission. $10 vouchers are sold for $9 and $20 vouchers are available for $18.

Store Items at the Gatehouse

Need to bring your own lunches or other large bags?  We can secure it at The Gatehouse, located just outside the entrance to the Mount Vernon Inn Complex, for you. 

Ask a Guest Services staff member at the Ford Orientation Center for assistance.

Please note that we do not allow outside food or drink, except for water bottles, on the grounds of the estate.