Historic Images of Mount Vernon From the Early 1900s

Mount Vernon is currently closed to visitors.

Historic Images While the estate remains closed, take a moment to enjoy these historic images of Mount Vernon through the years.

Martha Washington Garret Chamber, 1922This bedchamber on the third floor of the Mansion was used by Martha Washington following the death of her husband on December 14, 1799. VIEW PHOTO

Martha Washington Garret Bedchamber Today

Mansion's Central Passage, 1937The central passage is the entryway into the Washingtons’ home. Entertaining also occurred in the central passage, particularly during hot Virginia summers when the family gathered here to enjoy breezes from the open doorways. VIEW PHOTO

Central Passage Today

The Old Tomb, 1910-1920On December 18, 1799, four days after his death, George Washington’s body was placed in the Old Tomb where other family members were entombed. They remained here until 1831 when they were moved to the New Tomb nearby. VIEW PHOTO

Old Tomb Today

Mount Vernon Wharf, 1920-1929 The wharf was rebuilt in 1880, replacing an earlier structure, during a time when most visitors arrived at Mount Vernon by boat. The wharf was restored in 1991 and dedicated that year by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain. VIEW PHOTO

Mount Vernon Wharf Today

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Watch our livestreams from the estate every Monday through Friday at noon on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. View the livestreams from this past week: Mansion Monday - Washington Bedchamber Teaching Tuesday - Be Washington Washington Wednesday - Washington's First Presidential Term Tranquil Thursday - Harpsichord in the New Room Special Evening Livestream - Author Matthew Costello Casual Friday - Caroline Branham, the Washingtons' enslaved housemaid VIEW THE UPCOMING SCHEDULE

GARDENING LIVESTREAM

Container Gardening Workshop on April 22 During this online workshop with Greenhouse Manager Melanie Welles Creamer, you'll learn how to grow vegetables and enhance the beauty of your deck or patio with plants. Tune in to have your questions answered in real-time. LEARN MORE

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While Mount Vernon is currently closed to the public, we invite you to share a photo from your visit to Mount Vernon. We’ll include your photo and story in a special gallery on our website. We’ll also choose submissions to highlight on our social media channels and in this newsletter. LEARN MORE

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