Assigned tour guide will recount historical facts of the area while driving along the banks of the Potomac River through the GW Parkway. Upon arrival an 11-minute orientation film courtesy of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association; continued by a guided visit of George Washington restored 1799 mansion. Leisure time on your own to walk and discover innovative farming practices that costumed interpreters demonstrate (April through October) Original and reconstructed buildings that shows what life was like on this 18th-century plantation, George & Martha Washington 1831 Tomb.

Auf dem Rückweg erkunden wir die Altstadt von Alexandria aus dem Jahr 1749 und erfahren wichtige historische Ereignisse und Sehenswürdigkeiten, die von Reisenden oft übersehen werden. Eine Sightseeing-Fahrt über den Potomac bringt uns zurück in die Hauptstadt des Landes und beendet dieses wunderbare und einzigartige Erlebnis.

IMPORTANT information about Mansion Revitalization Project. From 2023-2026, Mount Vernon will embark on a landmark preservation project to safeguard the Mansion’s original building fabric and ensure its structural integrity for generations to come. What to expect: The Estate Remains Open During Preservation Work. Mansion: The restoration of each room in the Mansion and each outbuilding is accomplished through the collaboration of experts in multiple fields. The museum, historic grounds, tomb, slave memorial, farm, and gardens are OPEN. Education Center A new George Washington exhibit will open in March 2026.