Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon is the historic plantation home of President George Washington in Virginia, now preserved as a museum offering insight into 18th-century American life.
Serving as the beloved home of America's first president both before and after his time in office, this preserved plantation offers visitors a window into 18th-century American life.
George Washington's Beloved Home
Mount Vernon served as the home of President George Washington, who considered it his beloved retreat throughout his public life and career.
An Extensive Historic Plantation
The estate includes extensive grounds and historic buildings reflecting 18th-century plantation life, including Washington's personal residence and surrounding structures.
A Complex Historical Legacy
Mount Vernon's history includes the significant presence of enslaved individuals who worked the plantation, an aspect of its history now more fully addressed in museum interpretation.
A Popular Historical Museum
Mount Vernon operates today as a popular historical museum, preserving Washington's home and offering visitors insight into his life and the broader colonial era.
