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Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon

Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon

by | Oct 15, 2026

Join Mount Vernon for a family-friendly celebration of the holiday season with an enchanted evening of Christmas Illuminations. Watch stunning holiday fireworks over the Potomac River and enjoy the atmospheric setting of an 18th-century military encampment. Greet...
Mount Vernon by Candlelight

Mount Vernon by Candlelight

by | Oct 15, 2026

Join Mount Vernon for a candlelit guided tour and learn about holiday traditions in colonial Virginia, shared by costumed actors portraying George Washington’s family, friends, and enslaved or hired staff. Talk with Continental Army soldiers to discover what life was...
Colonial Market & Fair

Colonial Market & Fair

by | Aug 24, 2026

Step back in time to shop for crafts and wares made by 18th-century artisans at the Colonial Market & Fair. Watch makers display period crafting techniques, attend a traditional puppet show, and hear George Washington share stories of his life at Mount Vernon....
George Washington Patriot Run

George Washington Patriot Run

by | Jun 11, 2026

Participate in a 10-miler or 5K race at Mount Vernon during America’s 250th anniversary. Runners of all levels are invited to honor America’s semiquincentennial on a racecourse along the Potomac River and cross the finish line with George Washington’s...
An American Celebration

An American Celebration

by | Apr 29, 2026

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States this Independence Day on the historic grounds where the first commander in chief lived and led. Join us for a full day of patriotic events, including daytime fireworks over the Potomac, historic demonstrations,...