Student Groups

Student Field Trip Add-ons

Student groups can tour the estate with a character, go behind the scenes and more.

Meal Options

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

View Lunch & Dinner Menus

View Food Court Group Meal Options

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 a character from Washington's world, like Dr. Craik, Washington’s friend and personal physician, or James Anderson, one of Washington’s farm managers.

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

Discounted Potomac River Sightseeing Cruises

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

April 1 – May 15:

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

May 16 - September 3:

• Tuesdays through Thursdays: 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
• Fridays through Sundays: 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m.
• Saturdays only: 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., 1:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m.

Musical Performances

George Washington loved music, and we do too! Musical performances are welcomed at Mount Vernon.

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.

View our Wreath Laying Policy

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.