Mount Vernon
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member robert
N 38° 42.480 W 077° 05.173
18S E 318601 N 4286439
George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate
Waymark Code: WM11TE
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 12/18/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member LSUMonica
Views: 65

Mount Vernon was the beloved home of George and Martha Washington from the time of their marriage in 1759 until General Washington's death in 1799. He worked tirelessly to expand his plantation from 2,000 acres to 8,000 and the mansion house from six rooms to twenty one. The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association purchased Mount Vernon from the Washington family in 1858 and opened the estate to the public in 1860. Since that time, nearly 80 million visitors have toured Washington's home. Mount Vernon is independent of the government and no tax dollars are expended to support the 500-acre estate, its educational programs or activities. Visitors are invited to tour the Mansion house and more than a dozen outbuildings including the slave quarters, kitchen, stables, and greenhouse. Stroll four different gardens, hike the Forest Trail, and explore the George Washington: Pioneer Farmer site, a four-acre working farm that includes a recreation of Washington's 16-sided treading barn. The George Washington Museum and the Archaeology & Restoration Museum are open daily, in addition to a variety of seasonal walking tours and special activities. George and Martha Washington rest in peace in the tomb where wreathlaying ceremonies are held daily. Building - #66000833 The tomb of George & Martha Washington can be found at the following waymarks: American Revolutionary War Graves and Grave of a Famous Person
Street address:
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA USA
22121


County / Borough / Parish: Fairfax County

Year listed: 1966

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Person

Periods of significance: 1750-1799

Historic function: Domestic

Current function: Recreation And Culture

Privately owned?: yes

Season start / Season finish: From: 01/01/2006 To: 12/31/2006

Hours of operation: From: 10:00 AM To: 5:00 AM

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 2: [Web Link]

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Please give the date and brief account of your visit. Include any additional observations or information that you may have, particularly about the current condition of the site. Additional photos are highly encouraged, but not mandatory.
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