Preserving and maintaining George Washington's Mount Vernon is a labor of love. Here, take a look behind the curtain, and meet some of the experts who make it possible.
Growing Awareness
Meet Mount Vernon's greenhouse manager Melanie Welles Creamer.
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"The Picture Lady"
Uncover secrets in Mount Vernon's image collection with Dawn Bonner, the Washington Library’s manager of visual resources.
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Patriotic Piper
Mount Vernon's resident fifer Don Francisco brings music, military knowledge, and cheer to thousands upon thousands of visitors each year.
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To Preserve and Protect
Archivist Rebecca Baird safeguards the extensive collections of the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association.
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First Responders
Meet the on-site emergency response crew tasked with keeping the estate and its visitors safe.
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Grand Entrance to the Estate
Mount Vernon's reservations supervisor Argery Cooke opens the doors to more than 1 million visitors per year.
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Serving Up Smiles
As a server at the Mount Vernon Inn, Aicha Ouhamou has made thousands upon thousands of visitors feel at home.
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Addressing an Audience
Character interpreter Matt Mattingly brings a wealth of knowledge—and style—to his portrayal of Washington’s trusted personal secretary.
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Mount Vernon Wakes Up
See what happens behind the scenes before Mount Vernon's gates open to visitors every day.
Researcher Extraordinaire
Meet Mount Vernon's Research Historian Mary V. Thompson and read interviews with the historian about her most recent books.
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Caretaker in Chief
Joe Sliger, Mount Vernon’s vice president for operations, leads the team that keeps Washington’s historic estate running around the clock.
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These articles originally appeared in Mount Vernon magazine, published three times a year by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.
