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.
Mount Vernon invites neurodivergent individuals and their families to join us for a sensory-friendly morning and tour. Tickets are $11 for adults and ... Read More
Celebrate military veterans of the United States Armed Forces at the home of George Washington. Join us for 18th-century military drills, visit Washin... Read More
In honor of our nation's veterans, George Washington's Mount Vernon admits FREE all active duty, former, or retired military personnel. Participate in... Read More
Try your hand at popular card games of the period, learn about the music of the enslaved, and hear from Washington's closest friends about how the sea... Read More
Make a pomander ball to fill your home with holiday scents, listen to the music of the season, and participate in a holiday story time. ... Read More
Visit Mount Vernon for an enchanted evening of festive lights and an 18th-century holiday experience. See the estate illuminated with brilliant lights... Read More
Join the celebration commemorating the 200th Anniversary of Lafayette’s return to America in 1824 as “guest of the Nation” in which he visited a... Read More
Visit the Discovery Cart to learn about holiday food traditions, including black-eyed peas and the Great Cake, watch as staff turns cacao seeds into c... Read More
Craft an elegant holiday wreath using an assortment of evergreens and botanical accents — including some collected from Mount Vernon’s historic la... Read More
This holiday season, savor afternoon tea as you enjoy the holiday ambiance of the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant and live harp music. Choose from 6 loose... Read More
Learn about Mount Vernon's many connections to Scotland past and present. Explore Scottish foodways, learn about whiskey production, and make your own... Read More
Join Mount Vernon for a family-friendly celebration of the holiday season with an enchanted evening of Christmas Illuminations. Enjoy the atmospheric ... Read More
Try your hand at popular card games of the period, learn about the music of the enslaved, and hear from Washington's closest friends about how the sea... Read More
Try your hand at popular card games of the period, learn about the music of the enslaved, and hear from Washington's closest friends about how the sea... Read More
Make a pomander ball to fill your home with holiday scents, listen to the music of the season, and participate in a holiday story time. ... Read More
For more information, please contact:
Patrick Daughtry, Director of Major Gifts
(757) 936-0302 | pdaughtry@va250.org
Susan Nolan, Director of Institutional Giving
(757) 903-1060 | snolan@va250.org
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