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.
VA250 Mobile Museum Experience Visits Mount VernonThe VA250 Mobile Museum Experience will be visiting George Washington's Mount Vernon from Friday, February 21 through Saturday, February 22. Stop by a... Read More
George Washington's Birthday Celebration at Mount VernonCelebrate George Washington’s birthday at his Virginia estate. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the first floor of the Mansion while preservatio... Read More
A Conversation with David Brooks & Judy Woodruff on DemocracyHear from David Brooks, author of How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen. The author will discuss the role of ... Read More
Spring Homeschool Day at Mount VernonHomeschooling families are invited to spend the day at Mount Vernon, as they learn about George Washington, the British Empire, and the outbreak of th... Read More
Edwards Smokehouse DinnerEnjoy a 4-course meal and whiskey pairing featuring Edwards Smokehouse's amazing variety of hams, bacon, and sausage. The menu includes dry cured p... Read More
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
Women and American Politics – Then and NowLearn how women of the past and today broke barriers to make a mark on our country and, at times, the world. This event will feature a conversation... Read More
Author Lecture with Martha S. Jones: The Trouble of ColorHear from prize-winning author Martha S. Jones, author of The Trouble of Color: An American Family Memoir. Explore the most fundamental matters of ide... Read More
Spring Afternoon TeaCelebrate the start of spring with afternoon tea at the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant. Seatings are offered on Mar. 21 and 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ... 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
Author Lecture with Rick Atkinson: The Fate of the DayHear from bestselling author Rick Atkinson, author of The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777-1780. Discover a ... 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
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
