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SUMMARY:Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon
DESCRIPTION:Experience an Evening of Illuminations & Fireworks\n\n\n\n\nJoin Mount Vernon for a family-friendly celebration of the holiday season with an enchanted evening of Christmas Illuminations.  \nHistoric spaces throughout the estate will be aglow and illuminated\, creating a festive atmosphere that will delight guests of all ages! \nWatch a Nighttime Fireworks Show\nEnjoy spectacular holiday fireworks\, choreographed to music\, over the Potomac River. The fireworks program begins at approximately 8 p.m.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet George Washington\nEnjoy a special holiday greeting from General Washington on the east lawn. \nSavor the Season with S’mores & Treats\nWarm up with food\, including s’mores kits and holiday drinks from the Mount Vernon Inn Food Truck. \nShop an Artisan Winter Market\nVisit with artisan sutlers who produce hand-crafted 18th-century wares\, available for purchase at the Winter Market. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover 18th-Century Holiday Traditions\n\nLearn about past holiday traditions in the Ford Orientation Center as you prepare to enter Washington’s world.\nListen to people from Washington’s world and speak about what preparing for twelfth night was like in the Interpretative Center.\nPlay games in a tavern-style tent on the west end of the bowling green. Dance to colonial music in the greenhouse (last dance called at 7:45 p.m.).\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Aladdin the Camel\nMeet our holiday guest\, Aladdin the Camel\, continuing the tradition of George Washington bringing a camel to Mount Vernon in 1787. \nChat with Revolutionary War Soldiers\nView an 18th-century winter encampment and learn about the life of Revolutionary soldiers. \nExplore a Straw Bale Maze\nWind through a straw bale kids’ maze filled with Christmas lights. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlay “I Spy” & Look for General Washington\nSearch for General Washington\, hidden among the lights and enchanted spaces of the estate\, and see how many you can find! \nJoin Us for Children’s Storytime\nVisit the Interpretive Center for story time. \nVisit the Museum\nDiscover the history of Mount Vernon and its landscape with our exhibit\, Mount Vernon: The Story of an American Icon. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeating & Safety Information\n\n\n\n\nLawn Seating\nGuests are welcome to bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on the east lawn\, but please be courteous to those around you. Oversize chairs\, large strollers\, stroller wagons\, tables\, tents\, carts\, and coolers are not permitted. Seating is not provided. \nPlease note that all guests must go through Bag Inspections upon entrance.  \nBag Inspections\nPlease be aware of the potential long line for entry at the beginning of the event\, and help the line move faster by packing lightly. \nAccessibility\nChristmas Illuminations is an outdoor experience at night. Be prepared for low temperatures\, varying light levels\, and uneven walkways. \nThe event also includes moving lights\, amplified music\, and musket-firing demonstrations\, which can be heard throughout the evening in the historic area. \nPlease contact events@mountvernon.org for more information. \nThe interior of the Mansion is closed during Christmas Illuminations for preservation work. \nPet Policy\nPlease note\, while we enjoy our four-legged friends during the daytime\, pets are not allowed on the grounds for evening events.
URL:https://morrisonhouse.com/event/christmas-illuminations-at-mount-vernon/
LOCATION:George Washington’s Mount Vernon\, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Mount Vernon\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Mount Vernon Events
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SUMMARY:Trick-or-Treating at Mount Vernon
DESCRIPTION:Visit Mount Vernon in Costume\n\n\n\n\n\nCollect candy in your special Mount Vernon treat bag around the historic grounds. This bag is required to collect candy.\nSnap a selfie at our straw bale selfie station in front of the Mansion on the bowling green. Share your snapshot with us on social media using #MVHalloween.\nWatch your children in a Costume Parade on the historic grounds at 4 p.m.\nStop by the Discovery Cart on the north lane.\nGreet Lady Washington in the upper garden.\n\nCelebrate Halloween with 18th-Century Entertainment\n\nWatch a Punch & Judy puppet show\, one of Washington’s favorites\, on the bowling green.\nWatch 18th-century conjuror Mr. Peter Gardiner present his magic show.\nHear Music of the Revolution\, featuring the fife and drums\, at 2:30 p.m. on the bowling green.\n\nParticipate in Activities on the 12-Acre Field\n\nHelp with soap-making using 18th-century techniques.\nWatch sparks fly in demonstrations at the blacksmith shop in the historic area.\nLearn about Mount Vernon’s horses and how we care for them.\nSee an 18th-century bake oven demonstration with Justin Cherry from Half Crown Bakehouse.\n\nTrick-or-Treating at Mount Vernon takes place rain or shine.  \nPlease note that candy may contain peanuts or tree nuts. Supplies are subject to change. While supplies last.
URL:https://morrisonhouse.com/event/trick-or-treating-at-mount-vernon/
LOCATION:George Washington’s Mount Vernon\, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Mount Vernon\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fall Wine Festival at Mount Vernon
DESCRIPTION:Sample Virginia-Made Wines\n\n\n\n\nBring a blanket and relax on the east lawn overlooking the beautiful views of the Potomac River. \nSample wines from Virginia wineries and take home your very own commemorative wine glass (guests must be prepared to show identification for wine service). \nThroughout the night\, enjoy live music by Bruce Ewan and the Solid Senders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElevate Your Evening & Reserve Your VIP Table\n\n\n\n\nVIP tables are open-air and include: \n\nAdmission for 12 people\nThree bottles of Mount Vernon house wine\nA charcuterie tray\nA fruit tray\nA dessert platter\nPrivate waiter service\n\nFriday VIP Tables – General Public $1\,500\, Members $1\,200\nSaturday VIP Tables – General Public $1\,600\, Members $1\,280\nSunday VIP Tables – General Public $1\,200\, Members $960 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake Home Your Favorite Wines\n\n\n\n\nThe complimentary Wine Valet Service provides assistance with wine purchases of 3 or more bottles\, which you can pick up as you leave for the evening (open until 8:45 p.m.). \nTo best take advantage of this free service\, you must let the attendants at the valet table know when you are done with your bottle purchases before leaving for the evening. \nThe Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant will have concessions available. \nCredit cards are accepted. No outside food or beverages are allowed\, except bottled water. The Shops at Mount Vernon will be closed during the event.
URL:https://morrisonhouse.com/event/fall-wine-festival-at-mount-vernon/
LOCATION:George Washington’s Mount Vernon\, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Mount Vernon\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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SUMMARY:Colonial Market & Fair at Mount Vernon
DESCRIPTION:Experience an 18th-Century Marketplace\n\n\n\n\nTake in the sights and sounds of the marketplace on Mount Vernon’s 12-acre field while you explore thousands of unique colonial items.  \nYou’ll have the opportunity to chat with the expert artisans and watch some of them demonstrate their craft using 18th-century techniques right in front of you. \nThroughout the marketplace\, you may smell fresh-baked bread and other foods available. \nPlay games from the colonial era on the bowling green and visit the market square to listen to live music. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake Home Handcrafted Treasures From Artisans\n\n\n\n\nBrowse the wares available for sale at the pop-up colonial marketplace. Artisans from across the nation demonstrate their trades and sell their creations. \nYou can expect to find things like baskets\, brooms\, ceramics\, fiber and textiles\, furniture\, jewelry\, metalcraft\, painting materials\, papercraft\, plants\, soaps\, woodcraft\, and much more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisiting Artists & Craftspeople\n\n\n\n\n\nApple Cart Creations\nArtist & Calligrapher\nB. Keith\, Ropemaker\nBentwood Boxes by Carroll Ross\nChadds Ford Canvas\nCinnamon Treasures Beeswax\nColumbus Cartography\nCrown Point Bread & Baking Co.\nDaniel Hrinko\, Boxmaker\nFraktur by Donna Selfridge Spangler\nHalf Crown Bakehouse\nJ + S Gier – Articifers\nJ. Foster Historic Signs\nJack Mountain Crafters\nK. Walters at the Sign of the Gray Horse\nKauffman Fine Furniture\nLaurel Dabbs Decoys\nParsonage Handmade Soaps\nPerrin Cottage Perfumery\nPhil Gilson\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRiver Rat Pottery\nRob Gorrell – Maker\nSage & Folly Historical Apothecary\nSamson Historical\nSilhouettes By Hand\nSJ Pottery \nSt Paul’s Yard Printmakers\nSteinhagen Pottery\nStenciling by Michele\nStephen Earp Redware\nStone House History\nSuffolk Shaker Shop\nSullivan Press\nSycamore Spring Clothier\nTanasi Design\nTasha’s Own\nValerie Skinner\nVer Sacrum\nWhite Historic Art\nWindhil Woolens\nWintergreen Farm\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake a Mansion Tour\n\nDuring your visit\, take a tour of George Washington’s iconic home.  \nPlease note that the New Room\, Study\, Servants’ Hall\, and Kitchen are open. All other rooms are off-view due to preservation work.
URL:https://morrisonhouse.com/event/colonial-market-fair-at-mount-vernon/
LOCATION:George Washington’s Mount Vernon\, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Mount Vernon\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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SUMMARY:George Washington Patriot Run at Mount Vernon
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the 10th Annual George Washington Patriot Run\n\n\n\n\nThe race will include a 10-miler and a 5K on Sunday\, September 7\, 2025.  \n10-miler race starts at 7:15 a.m. \n5K race starts at 7:30 a.m. \nThe racecourse includes both lanes of a 5-mile stretch of the George Washington Parkway from the GW Parkway Circle to W. Boulevard Drive. \nDownload the 10-miler map and the 5K map. \nDownload the elevation profile for the 10-miler and the 5K. \nLearn more on the FAQ page \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate at the Finish Festival with Music & Concessions\n\n\n\n\nThe Finish Festival will offer music\, food and beverages\, and a free beer for each runner. Concessions will be available for purchase at the Mount Vernon Food Truck. \nReceive a Medal & T-Shirt\nAll participants will receive a commemorative George Washington Patriot Run technical t-shirt and a spectacular finisher medal engraved with George Washington’s bust. \nSee the Awards Presentation\nAwards will be presented to 1st place overall\, by age division\, and for the Military/First Responder categories.
URL:https://morrisonhouse.com/event/george-washington-patriot-run-at-mount-vernon/
LOCATION:George Washington’s Mount Vernon\, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Mount Vernon\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fall Plant and Garden Sale at Mount Vernon
DESCRIPTION:Shop for Plants Grown at Mount Vernon\n\n\n\n\nThe cooler fall weather makes it a great time to plant perennials\, trees\, and shrubs! \nIn addition to heirloom plants\, we sell many plants native to our region that are beautiful and support the local insect\, bird\, and wildlife population. \nThe General’s Choice Plant Line\nThe exclusive General’s Choice line features plants propagated from seeds or cuttings collected from plants growing on George Washington’s estate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\nThe plant sale is located next to our production greenhouses in the Conservation Complex and Volunteer Center (CCVC) parking lot. \nFollow the signs to enter the parking lot at the four-way stop intersection of VA 235 (Mount Vernon Memorial Highway) and the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Look for the balloons to help mark the turn from VA 235 and the entrance to the parking lot. \nDrive to the CCVC gate (G6 on the map). As you drive through the gate\, stay to the right and follow the signs and arrows into the parking lot. Park in the CCVC parking lot (P6 on the map) and walk to the plant sale area\, which will be set up in front of the entrance to the volunteer center (11 on the map). \n\nView PDF Map of the Estate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlants for Sale\n\nQuantities are limited. \nPlants are subject to availability and will be sold on a first come first serve basis. This list is not exhaustive\, and there will be additional unlisted plants for sale.  \n\n\n\n\nPERENNIALS\n\nAgastache\nAmsonia\nAsters\nBlue False Indigo\nButterfly Weed\nConeflowers\nCoreopsis\nGoldenrod\nHelenium\nHeuchera\nJoe Pye Weed\nLiatris\nMountain Mint\nNative Hibiscus\nOx-eye sunflower\nPenstemon\nPhlox\nPrimrose\nRudbeckia\nSalvia\nSedum\nSwamp Milkweed\nTen-Petaled Sunflower\nTurtlehead\n\n\n\nVines\n\nNative honeysuckle\n\nSHRUBS\n\nCarolina allspice (General’s Choice)\nChokeberry\nMock Orange\nSpicebush\nViburnum\n\nTREES\n\nBald cypress\nBlack Gum\nFigs\nFringetrees\nOaks\nRedbud (General’s Choice)\nRed Maple (General’s Choice)\nRiver Birch\nPaw Paw\nPersimmon\nSweet Gum\nSycamore (General’s Choice)
URL:https://morrisonhouse.com/event/fall-plant-and-garden-sale-at-mount-vernon/
LOCATION:George Washington’s Mount Vernon\, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Mount Vernon\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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