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GEORGE WASHINGTON'S MOUNT VERNON: While Mount Vernon is Closed, Explore the Estate Digitally

To mitigate the spread and impact of the coronavirus, Mount Vernon is currently closed to visitors.
George Washington's Mount Vernon
Virtual Tour
Mount Vernon's Virtual Tour
While the estate is closed, tour Mount Vernon virtually, including the mansion, outbuildings, gardens, and grounds.

EXPLORE THE VIRTUAL TOUR
LIVESTREAMS
Every Monday through Friday at noon, you can join us live on Facebook and YouTube as we discuss a different aspect of George Washington and the Mount Vernon estate. Tomorrow, President & CEO, Doug Bradburn will give an update on what is happening at the estate during the closure.  
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PLAY BE WASHINGTON
Be Washington
GEORGE WASHINGTON'S SWORD
Sword
This sword was depicted in Charles Willson Peale's 1772 portrait of Washington as a Virginia colonel. Washington is also believed to have worn it when he resigned his commission as Commander in Chief in Annapolis in 1783 and when inaugurated as our nation's first president on April 30, 1789.
VIEW THE SWORD IN DETAIL
Students
Online Learning for Your Students

Use our interactive learning tools as you teach your students online. Try our interactive coloring pages, watch our history videos, and explore a map of George Washington’s world.

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VIDEO
Women of Mount Vernon Video Series
Hear character interpreter Elizabeth Keaney share the life of the woman she portrays at Mount Vernon: Martha Washington.
WATCH VIDEO
MORE RESOURCES
You can find more digital content from Mount Vernon at our:
SUPPORT MOUNT VERNON
Mansion
While the estate is closed, we continue to carry out our mission to share the life and legacy of George Washington. Your support is as important as ever during these uncertain times.

Please consider shopping our online store, buying a gift card, or making a donation.

George Washington's Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121
United States
MVLA
Mount Vernon is owned and maintained in trust for the people of the United States by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union, a private, non-profit organization.

We don't accept government funding and rely upon private contributions to help preserve George Washington’s home and legacy.
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