George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens
Past Events
Many events have been hosted previously at the George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens. HistoryGuide currently has 19 past event listings in its database, shown below.
| Date | Event Information |
|---|---|
| Daily | Spring Garden Party and Easter Celebration. Easter weekend is the perfect time to enjoy free wagon rides through George Washington's estate and celebrate the Spring season. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) 703-780-2000. |
| Daily | President's Day Festivities. George Washington's 277th birthday is celebrated with a breakfast of hoecakes, honey and talks with our first president on Satur… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) 703-780-2000. |
| 09/04/05 | Labor Day Weekend Tour, Lunch and Boat Cruise. Tour the grounds, enjoy a scenic cruise on the Potomac River and an authentic 3-course colonial lunch on this special weekend. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) 703-780-2000. |
| 05/18/08 | Spring Wine Festival & Sunset Tour. Bring a blanket and stretch out on the lawn to enjoy an elegant evening of live jazz music and stunning Potomac River views. Can… (Festivals) 703-573-SEAT. |
| 09/13/08 09/14/08 | Mount Vernon's 18th-Century Craft Fair. Mount Vernon re-creates a lively early-American marketplace with dozens of artisans demonstrating their trades and selling their… (Festivals - Arts & Crafts Show) 703-780-2000. |
| 05/22/09 05/23/09 05/24/09 More... | Night at Mount Vernon. Celebrate the opening of the movie "Night at the Museum 2: Battle at the Smithsonian" by having a "Night at Mount Vernon." Strol… (Miscellaneous) 703-780-2000. |
| 07/21/09 | Meet the Father of Our Country on Father's Day. George Washington is available on Fathers Day to pose for pictures and answer questions. Fathers are admitted free to George Was… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) 703-780-2000. |
| 02/15/10 | Washington's Tomb Wreath Laying Ceremony. The 3rd U.S. Infantry Fife and Drum Corps and the Commander-in-Chief's Guard will reenact a Revolutionary War battle after the c… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) 703-780-2000. |
| 07/04/10 | An American Fourth of July Celebration. Mount Vernon celebrates Independence Day with a program of 18th century patriotic music, a reading of the Declaration of Indepen… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) 703-780-2000. |
| 11/11/10 | Veterans Day at Mount Vernon. All active duty, retired, and former military personnel are admitted free. The Harmony Heritage Singers, all-veteran barbershop… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) 703-780-2000. |
| 02/22/11 | George Washington's Real Birthday. If you can prove that your name is George, then your admission is free today. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) 703-780-2000. |
| 07/04/11 07/04/18 07/05/19 | Celebrate Independence Day at George Washington's Mount Vernon. Celebrate the 4th at the home of our nation's first president with made-for-daytime fireworks fired over the Potomac, a naturali… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) |
| 10/27/19 | Trick-or-Treating with Dogs. Bring your dog to Mount Vernon for howl-o-ween fun. Enjoy a great photo opportunity in front of the Mansion, meet people from Wa… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) |
| 07/04/21 | An American Celebration. Celebrate our nation's independence at the home of the father of our country. Meet George Washington, see daytime fireworks, mus… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) |
| 12/16/22 12/17/22 | Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon. Hear season's greetings by General Washington, and watch stunning holiday fireworks over the Potomac River. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) |
| 10/06/23 10/07/23 10/08/23 | Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour. Taste unlimited samples from Virginia wineries after hours at George Washington's estate. (Festivals - Wine Tasting) |
| 10/19/19 10/20/19 10/21/23 | Fall Harvest Family Days. Celebrate the crisp autumn season with 18th-century activities and demonstrations at the Farm at Mount Vernon. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) |
| 10/27/18 10/26/19 10/28/23 | Trick-or-Treating at Mount Vernon. Collect candy around the historic grounds and celebrate Halloween with 18th-century entertainment and activities. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) |
| 11/29/19 11/30/19 12/06/19 More... | Mount Vernon by Candlelight. Mrs. Washington hosts an enchanting evening of candlelit tours, fireside Christmas caroling, and hot cider and ginger cookies. T… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) 703-780-2000. |
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