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APRIL 8
MAY 6–7
OUR AMERICAN GIRL
REVOLUTIONARY WAR WEEKEND
Bring your dolls and enjoy this special youth tour of the estate. 1–3 p.m.
Meet hundreds of military re-enactors, learn more about life in the 18th century, take part in a family-friendly “youth muster,” and watch battle re-enactments during this two-day encampment.
TICKETS: $35 youth, $25 adults. Sales begin March 6 at 10 a.m. Member pre-sale: February 27–March 3.
TICKETS: Included in general admission.
MAY 13–14
MAY 19–21
MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND
SPRING WINE FESTIVAL & SUNSET TOUR
Stroll through Mount Vernon’s magnificent gardens in bloom and celebrate mom with the Mother of our Country, “Martha Washington,” for a special weekend event. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sample wines from 20 Virginia wineries while enjoying the breathtaking views from Washington’s home and live jazz on the east lawn overlooking the scenic Potomac River. 6–9 p.m.
TICKETS: Included in general admission.
TICKETS: $40 Friday, $48 Saturday, $36 Sunday. Sales begin March 6. Member pre-sale: February 27–March 3.
JUNE 2
JUNE 9–10
MARTHA’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
SUMMER ESCAPE
Observe the moving naturalization ceremony, as we welcome 100 of our newest United States citizens, in partnership with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Take in the stunning views and enjoy an evening on the grounds of Washington’s estate including tours of the Mansion and gardens and specialty tastings from local microbreweries. Wine and desserts will be available for sale. 6–9 p.m.
TICKETS: Included in general admission.
TICKETS: $25. Sales begin March 20. Member pre-sale March 13–17.
JUNE 16
JUNE 17–18
FARM TO TABLE: RECEPTION, TOUR, AND DINNER
FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND
Learn how food was grown, stored, and prepared for the Washington family while enjoying cocktails in the upper garden and a four-course dinner at the Mount Vernon Inn. 6:30–10 p.m.
“General Washington” greets guests during Father’s Day weekend and shares insights about his role as husband, stepfather, and Father of our Country. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
TICKETS: $150. Sales begin May 15.
TICKETS: Included in general admission.
JUNE 30–JULY 1
JULY 4
INDEPENDENCE FIREWORKS
AN AMERICAN CELEBRATION
Start your Independence Day weekend celebration with a bang on Friday, June 30 or Saturday, July 1. Magnificent fireworks choreographed to a moving soundtrack and more. 6–9:45 p.m.
Mount Vernon salutes our first commander in chief with a dazzling display of made-for-daytime fireworks and a naturalization ceremony for 100 new citizens. A truly inspiring day at a truly inspiring place. 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
TICKETS: $34 adult with Mansion tour, $30 adult without Mansion tour, $24 youth with Mansion tour, $20 youth without Mansion tour. Sales begin May 29. Member pre-sale: May 22–26.
TICKETS: Included in general admission.
APRIL 22–MAY 21 HISTORIC PLANT & GARDEN SALE The same plants grown on Washington’s estate can now adorn your garden! At the Mount Vernon Historic Plant and Garden Sale, historic trees, shrubs and plants as well as a wide variety of annuals, perennials, heirloom tomatoes and herbs—each carefully nurtured in the Mount Vernon greenhouses—will be available for purchase.
CULINARY EVENTS AT THE MOUNT VERNON INN The Mount Vernon Inn features a lively calendar of specialty dinners, spirits tastings, and more throughout the year, plus regular brunch and happy hour programs. Visit mountvernon.org/ inn to see upcoming events.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Free Monthly Book Talks In partnership with the Ford Motor Company, the Washington Library offers evening book talks focusing on our nation’s colonial, revolutionary, and founding eras. mountvernon.org/libraryevents Spring Symposium, June 2-4 Join leading gardeners, historians, horticulturalists, archaeologists, and preservationists as they reconsider the importance of gardening, landscapes, and design in early America. Cost: $250. Register online at mountvernon.org/mvsymposium
Mount Vernon’s Historic Plant and Garden Sale is located just outside the main gift shop in the Mount Vernon Inn Complex. No admission is required.
P.O. Box 110, Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Adults: $20 ($18 online) Youth 6–11: $10 ($9 online) Children 5 and under: Free Daytime events included in general admission Buy tickets online and save Located at the southern end of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Free parking | Open daily 703.780.2000 | mountvernon.org
2017
Spring
Special Events
MAY 6–7
OUR AMERICAN GIRL
REVOLUTIONARY WAR WEEKEND
Bring your dolls and enjoy this special youth tour of the estate. 1–3 p.m.
Meet hundreds of military re-enactors, learn more about life in the 18th century, take part in a family-friendly “youth muster,” and watch battle re-enactments during this two-day encampment.
TICKETS: $35 youth, $25 adults. Sales begin March 6 at 10 a.m. Member pre-sale: February 27–March 3.
TICKETS: Included in general admission.
MAY 13–14
MAY 19–21
MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND
SPRING WINE FESTIVAL & SUNSET TOUR
Stroll through Mount Vernon’s magnificent gardens in bloom and celebrate mom with the Mother of our Country, “Martha Washington,” for a special weekend event. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sample wines from 20 Virginia wineries while enjoying the breathtaking views from Washington’s home and live jazz on the east lawn overlooking the scenic Potomac River. 6–9 p.m.
TICKETS: Included in general admission.
TICKETS: $40 Friday, $48 Saturday, $36 Sunday. Sales begin March 6. Member pre-sale: February 27–March 3.
JUNE 2
JUNE 9–10
MARTHA’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
SUMMER ESCAPE
Observe the moving naturalization ceremony, as we welcome 100 of our newest United States citizens, in partnership with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Take in the stunning views and enjoy an evening on the grounds of Washington’s estate including tours of the Mansion and gardens and specialty tastings from local microbreweries. Wine and desserts will be available for sale. 6–9 p.m.
TICKETS: Included in general admission.
TICKETS: $25. Sales begin March 20. Member pre-sale March 13–17.
JUNE 16
JUNE 17–18
FARM TO TABLE: RECEPTION, TOUR, AND DINNER
FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND
Learn how food was grown, stored, and prepared for the Washington family while enjoying cocktails in the upper garden and a four-course dinner at the Mount Vernon Inn. 6:30–10 p.m.
“General Washington” greets guests during Father’s Day weekend and shares insights about his role as husband, stepfather, and Father of our Country. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
TICKETS: $150. Sales begin May 15.
TICKETS: Included in general admission.
JUNE 30–JULY 1
JULY 4
INDEPENDENCE FIREWORKS
AN AMERICAN CELEBRATION
Start your Independence Day weekend celebration with a bang on Friday, June 30 or Saturday, July 1. Magnificent fireworks choreographed to a moving soundtrack and more. 6–9:45 p.m.
Mount Vernon salutes our first commander in chief with a dazzling display of made-for-daytime fireworks and a naturalization ceremony for 100 new citizens. A truly inspiring day at a truly inspiring place. 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
TICKETS: $34 adult with Mansion tour, $30 adult without Mansion tour, $24 youth with Mansion tour, $20 youth without Mansion tour. Sales begin May 29. Member pre-sale: May 22–26.
TICKETS: Included in general admission.
APRIL 22–MAY 21 HISTORIC PLANT & GARDEN SALE The same plants grown on Washington’s estate can now adorn your garden! At the Mount Vernon Historic Plant and Garden Sale, historic trees, shrubs and plants as well as a wide variety of annuals, perennials, heirloom tomatoes and herbs—each carefully nurtured in the Mount Vernon greenhouses—will be available for purchase.
CULINARY EVENTS AT THE MOUNT VERNON INN The Mount Vernon Inn features a lively calendar of specialty dinners, spirits tastings, and more throughout the year, plus regular brunch and happy hour programs. Visit mountvernon.org/ inn to see upcoming events.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Free Monthly Book Talks In partnership with the Ford Motor Company, the Washington Library offers evening book talks focusing on our nation’s colonial, revolutionary, and founding eras. mountvernon.org/libraryevents Spring Symposium, June 2-4 Join leading gardeners, historians, horticulturalists, archaeologists, and preservationists as they reconsider the importance of gardening, landscapes, and design in early America. Cost: $250. Register online at mountvernon.org/mvsymposium
Mount Vernon’s Historic Plant and Garden Sale is located just outside the main gift shop in the Mount Vernon Inn Complex. No admission is required.
P.O. Box 110, Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Adults: $20 ($18 online) Youth 6–11: $10 ($9 online) Children 5 and under: Free Daytime events included in general admission Buy tickets online and save Located at the southern end of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Free parking | Open daily 703.780.2000 | mountvernon.org
2017
Spring
Special Events
