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| Mount Vernon, George Washington's Estate and Gardens |
| The riverside estate of George Washington now includes the Ford Orientation Center and Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center, new facilities with 25 galleries and theaters, more than 700 artifacts, and interactive displays that introduce visitors to the real George Washington. The most famous dentures in the world are on permanent display, along with three life-size models of Washington created from a forensic investigation. The historic area features the restored Mansion, original outbuildings, the tomb where the Washingtons are buried, beautiful gardens, and heritage breed animals who work at a four-acre farm site near the river. George Washington’s Whiskey Distillery opens March 31, 2007, and is located adjacent to the Gristmill. |
| 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy |
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| Mount Vernon |
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| 22121 |
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| (703) 780-2000 |
| www.mountvernon.org |
 | | Laura Dawson, Co-op Member | Located on the Potomac River, Mount Vernon is definitely one of our favorite places to visit. Frankly, it is beautiful! It is inspiring to walk through the house knowing the George Washington himself walked the same halls, the same stairs. And then to see the actual bed he died in, it sends chills through my body. My daughter loves Mount Vernon so much, she wants to be a docent there.
The grounds are expansive. There are gardens, fields, slaves quarters, a slaves cemetery, and a family cemetery where President Washington is buried.
One of the newest additions to Mount Vernon is the Museum and Education Center that houses fabulous films and many hands-on activities for all ages to enjoy. We loved exploring the education center. There is almost too much to see and do in one visit.
If you plan on eating at Mount Vernon, I recommend eating at the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant. The food is wonderful and the setting is quaint. |
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| | Suzannah Foster, Co-op Member | | Mount Vernon has something for everyone. Most people think mainly of the main house, furnished with original and period pieces, but there is so much more to see. Formal gardens, vegetable gardens, an expansive view of the Potomac, animals, the pioneer farmsite with 16-sided barn, the new visitor's center with hands-on activities...there is something to interest almost any taste. The house can be crowded during busy times, but there is no limit to how many time you may go though. Sometimes you only need to step back and let a school group pass by in order to enjoy a more leisurely walk through the house and ask questions. The historic interpreters are very knowledgeable. Since so much of Mount Vernon is outdoors it's a great place to take young children who may need to stretch their legs if they've been in the car for a long time. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Proximity to the river and a slight elevation can make it a bit cooler than other parts of the DC metro area in spring and fall. |
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