Mount Vernon

Home to George and Martha Washington. George Washington made Mount Vernon his home from 1754 until his death in 1799. He enlarged the house, expanded his estate from 2,100 to 8,000 acres, and experimented with dozens of crops, ornamental plants and trees. Today, visitors to Mount Vernon may view the Mansion, outbuildings, museums, the tomb of George Washington and Martha Washington and more than 60 acres of gardens and grounds. An approved historic trail is available to members of scouting organisations. Mount Vernon is restored and maintained by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association.