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.

Sur le chemin du retour, vous explorerez la vieille ville d'Alexandrie, datant de 1749, et découvrirez des événements historiques importants et des monuments souvent négligés par les voyageurs. Une promenade touristique traversant le Potomac nous ramènera dans la capitale, concluant cette expérience merveilleuse et unique.

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.