george washington’s mount vernon is the historic home of george and martha washington, located 13 miles south of washington, dc. guests can see the historic mansion, stately rooms, and outbuildings preserved to the year 1799, the last year of george washington’s life. owned and operated by the mount vernon ladies association, george washington’s mount vernon has been visited by world leaders since its opening to the public in the 1860s . in addition to the mansion, one can visit our beautiful gardens, a working farm engaged in 18th century agriculture, two museums, heritage breed animals, and the most majestic view across the potomac river. we also welcome guests to dine at our mount vernon inn or grab a meal at our food court pavilion.

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experience the largest outdoor educational living museum in the country, through immersive and authentic 18th-century programming for our guests.

the virginia museum of history & culture is owned and operated by the virginia historical society. the museum collects, preserves, and interprets 16,000 years of virginia history through exhibitions and educational programming. virginia history is american history. the vmhc seeks to tell inclusive stories of the commonwealth's past so present and future generations have a full understanding of how prior events continue to shape our state and nation. the museum’s signature exhibition, the story of virginia, covers native american tribes prior to european colonization, colonization and the revolutionary war, slavery and the civil war, reconstruction, the civil rights movement and more up to the present day. visit daily between 10 am and 5 pm.

the interactive exhibits and exquisite attention to historical detail make this a quintessential boston museum that every visitor must experience.

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