Fairfax County has roots in the founding of America in many different respects. Founding Fathers George Washington and George Mason made their homes here and those are some of the most visited historic sites in the Commonwealth. We are also home to the National Museum of the United States Army and the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center – which tell the tales of individuals and institutions that gave all they had to advance America across the centuries through sacrifice and innovation.
These sites, and dozens of others, not only highlight the revolution that defined America’s earliest existence, but also the continuing evolution of America as the destiny of our nation unfolded through a beautifully diverse collection of cultures and beliefs all striving to make our country as good as it possibly could be.
Patriots Path: A Revolutionary War Encampment at Mount VernonWhat was life like for Continental soldiers and patriots during the Revolutionary War? Immerse yourself in the daily life of soldiers, military off... Read More
Sewing Demonstrations: Reconstructing Historic ClothingMar. 22-23, 2025 Apr. 22-24, 2025 May 20-21, 2025 June 3-4, 2025 Watch as the yellow silk gown that Martha Washington wore to her wedding to Geo... Read More
George Washington Whiskey TastingSample George Washington's whiskey and other distilled spirits made at Washington's Distillery. In 1799, George Washington's distillery produced ne... Read More
Battle Brief - Prelude to Yorktown: The Battle of Green Spring, 1781During the cagey maneuvers of veteran British and American forces in Virginia leading up to the Siege of Yorktown in 1781, troops under the Marquis de... Read More
Spring Wine FestivalTaste unlimited samples of wines from Virginia's finest wineries at Mount Vernon’s Spring Wine Festival. Relax on the east lawn overlooking the P... Read More
Dog Day of MayCelebrate the pups of the revolution with same-day dog adoptions from Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and live demonstrations featuring Virginian foxhounds an... Read More
Author Lecture with General Stanley McChrystal: On CharacterHear from retired United States Army General Stanley McChrystal, author of On Character: Choices That Define a Life. Learn about an inspiring roadmap ... Read More
Symposium - The Revolutionary War 250: The Early YearsThe National Museum of the US Army will present a free full day symposium focusing on the first two years of the Revolutionary War to highlight the 25... Read More
Black History Month Trivia NightJoin the Friends of Green Spring Gardens (FROGS) and test your knowledge of Black History at our Trivia Night! Grab your family and friends and join u... Read More
250th Celebration of Washington Taking CommandCelebrate the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army and the historic moment when George Washington took command of the United States Army. Visit an 18th-... Read More
The American Revolution: Ken Burns Film Preview & ConversationWatch a preview of a new six-part documentary series coming to PBS on November 16 from film directors and producers Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and Dav... Read More
Freedom Before Emancipation: Family Day for JuneteenthJoin Mount Vernon as we celebrate Juneteenth by remembering how enslaved people resisted enslavement and sought freedom before the Emancipation Procla... Read More
Freedom Before Emancipation: Family Day for JuneteenthJoin Mount Vernon as we celebrate Juneteenth by remembering how enslaved people resisted enslavement and sought freedom before the Emancipation Procla... Read More
Freedom Before Emancipation: Family Day for JuneteenthJoin Mount Vernon as we celebrate Juneteenth by remembering how enslaved people resisted enslavement and sought freedom before the Emancipation Procla... Read More
Independence Fireworks at Mount VernonWatch a dazzling fireworks show at George Washington's estate! On June 27-28 and July 4, relax on the east lawn and watch fireworks soar over the Poto... Read More
Independence Fireworks at Mount VernonWatch a dazzling fireworks show at George Washington's estate! On June 27-28 and July 4, relax on the east lawn and watch fireworks soar over the Poto... Read More
The Situation Room Roleplaying ExperienceStep back in time to 1790s Philadelphia with a roleplaying experience, the Situation Room. During this 75-minute game, the actions you take will decid... Read More
Independence Fireworks at Mount VernonWatch a dazzling fireworks show at George Washington's estate! On June 27-28 and July 4, relax on the east lawn and watch fireworks soar over the Poto... Read More
Reading of the Declaration of Independence at Historic Pohick ChurchAs part of the Virginia 250th Anniversary Celebration, the community is invited on Friday, July 4 to a free public reading of the Declaration of Indep... Read More
Meet us at the Movies Trivia NightJoin the Friends of Green Spring Gardens (FROGS) and test your knowledge at our Meet us at the Movies Themed Trivia Night! Grab your family and friend... Read More
Sensational Sports Trivia NightJoin the Friends of Green Spring Gardens (FROGS) and test your knowledge at our Sensational Sports Themed Trivia Night! Grab your family and friends a... Read More
George Washington Patriot RunJoin George Washington's Mount Vernon for a 10-miler and 5K race along the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Cross the finish line with the ... Read More
