As Mount Vernon's Mansion Revitalization Project proceeds into 2026, take a deep dive into the various aspects of this landmark preservation project.
Video: Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Mount Vernon's Director of Preservation Thomas Reinhart takes
C-SPAN on an in-depth tour of the work being completed during the Mansion Revitalization Project.
Replicating the "LW" Stone
One of the most intriguing artifacts from the Mansion cellar receives a second look—and a truer reproduction.
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The New Room’s Floorboards
Mount Vernon’s Preservation team undertook the challenging task of temporarily removing George Washington's original floor.
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Sealed 18th-century Bottles Discovered
While excavating Washington’s cellar during the Mansion Revitalization Project, Mount Vernon’s archaeologists made a thrilling discovery—sealed glass bottles containing cherries.
1884 Signature Discovered
While removing the New Room's mopboards during the Mansion Revitalization Project, Preservation carpenters made an exciting discovery.
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De-Installing the New Room
What does it take to safely remove and store the objects that furnish a room in the Mansion?
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Excavating the North Grove
Explore the fascinating artifacts uncovered by Mount Vernon archaeologists ahead of the expansion of the subterranean bunker north of the Mansion.
Learn moreStratigraphic Sequence
As the Archaeology team continued excavations north of the piazza in preparation for the Mansion Revitalization Project, they uncovered a fascinating record of the Mansion’s evolution over time.
Dispatches from Dodge
While preparing for the Mansion Revitalization Project, carpenters discovered a message in a bottle from Mount Vernon’s longest-serving superintendent.
Wash House Repairs
In 2023, restoration work along the South Lane provided Mount Vernon’s Preservation team a preview of the work to be completed during the Mansion Revitalization Project.
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Mansion Revitalization Project
Mount Vernon has embarked on a landmark preservation project to ensure the Mansion's structural integrity for generations to come.