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Mount Vernon is the historic home of America’s first president, George Washington. It is located in Northern Virginia.

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Don't miss Revolutionary War Weekend, today and tomorrow at Mount Vernon.

Don't miss Revolutionary War Weekend, today and tomorrow at Mount Vernon.

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See the largest exhibit of George Washington’s clothing in decades, on view for a limited time only.

See the largest exhibit of George Washington’s clothing in decades, on view for a limited time only.

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On May 2 and 3, George Washington's estate transforms into a Revolutionary War encampment.

On May 2 and 3, George Washington's estate transforms into a Revolutionary War encampment.

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🎁 A Christmas message from George Washington.

🎁 A Christmas message from George Washington.

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❄️ We had our first snow of the season at Mount Vernon today!

❄️ We had our first snow of the season at Mount Vernon today!

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🇺🇸 Today at Mount Vernon, we celebrated the 250th anniversary of George Washington taking command of the United States Army. Happy 250th birthday to the United States Army. Huzzah! 🎉

🇺🇸 Today at Mount Vernon, we celebrated the 250th anniversary of George Washington taking command of the United States Army. Happy 250th birthday to the United States Army. Huzzah! 🎉

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🇺🇸 Today at Mount Vernon, we proudly welcomed over 100 new U.S. citizens at our annual July 4 naturalization ceremony, which featured a keynote address from Arnold Schwarzenegger. He said it best: George Washington was America’s first action hero. 💥🦅 It was a day of celebration, inspiration, and patriotic pride on Washington’s historic estate. Arnold

🇺🇸 Today at Mount Vernon, we proudly welcomed over 100 new U.S. citizens at our annual July 4 naturalization ceremony, which featured a keynote address from Arnold Schwarzenegger. He said it best: George Washington was America’s first action hero. 💥🦅 It was a day of celebration, inspiration, and patriotic pride on Washington’s historic estate. Arnold

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👠 More Than Fashion: Martha Washington’s Wedding Shoes Martha chose these luxury shoes, costing almost four times as much as her everyday shoes, for a pivotal moment: her wedding to George Washington on January 6, 1759. Learn more about these amazing shoes:

👠 More Than Fashion: Martha Washington’s Wedding Shoes Martha chose these luxury shoes, costing almost four times as much as her everyday shoes, for a pivotal moment: her wedding to George Washington on January 6, 1759. Learn more about these amazing shoes:

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See a rare display of George Washington's clothing in our museum.

See a rare display of George Washington's clothing in our museum.

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This is the year to cross Mount Vernon off your bucket list.

This is the year to cross Mount Vernon off your bucket list.

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🕶️ He'll be back....at George Washington's Mount Vernon, for our July 4 American Celebration. Join us tomorrow! Doors open at 9am, Naturalization Ceremony at 10am. 🇺🇸 Get your tickets now or at the gate: Arnold Schwarzenegger

🕶️ He'll be back....at George Washington's Mount Vernon, for our July 4 American Celebration. Join us tomorrow! Doors open at 9am, Naturalization Ceremony at 10am. 🇺🇸 Get your tickets now or at the gate: Arnold Schwarzenegger

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Why was George Washington “the indispensable man” of the American Revolution? Ken Burns discusses the leadership, character, and steady resolve that made Washington essential to America’s fight for independence. 🇺🇸 Don’t miss Ken Burns' new documentary, "The American Revolution," premiering on PBS tonight at 8 p.m. ET (check local listings). 📺 #AmericanRevolutionPBS

Why was George Washington “the indispensable man” of the American Revolution? Ken Burns discusses the leadership, character, and steady resolve that made Washington essential to America’s fight for independence. 🇺🇸 Don’t miss Ken Burns' new documentary, "The American Revolution," premiering on PBS tonight at 8 p.m. ET (check local listings). 📺 #AmericanRevolutionPBS

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🪑 A Chair That Witnessed History: George Washington's "Uncommon Chair"

🪑 A Chair That Witnessed History: George Washington's "Uncommon Chair"

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🪦 Where a Nation Comes to Pay Its Respects: George Washington's Tomb

🪦 Where a Nation Comes to Pay Its Respects: George Washington's Tomb

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Watch The American Revolution, the new Ken Burns series premiering November 16 on PBS. A powerful story about how this country was founded and its war for independence. #AmericanRevolutionPBS

Watch The American Revolution, the new Ken Burns series premiering November 16 on PBS. A powerful story about how this country was founded and its war for independence. #AmericanRevolutionPBS

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🛏️ Return to 1799: The Washingtons’ Bedchamber Reopens in Historic Detail

🛏️ Return to 1799: The Washingtons’ Bedchamber Reopens in Historic Detail

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📚 Inside the George Washington Presidential Library: A Behind-the-Scenes Tour

📚 Inside the George Washington Presidential Library: A Behind-the-Scenes Tour

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#OnThisDay in 1775, the United States Army was formed. 🇺🇸 🎂⁣ A special message from Retired Sargent First Class, Donald Francisco.

#OnThisDay in 1775, the United States Army was formed. 🇺🇸 🎂⁣ A special message from Retired Sargent First Class, Donald Francisco.

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💛 A gateway to the George Washingtons’ private world. Overlooking the Potomac, the Yellow Room marked the threshold between public and private life at Mount Vernon—distinguished by its vivid yellow textiles and elegant furnishings.

💛 A gateway to the George Washingtons’ private world. Overlooking the Potomac, the Yellow Room marked the threshold between public and private life at Mount Vernon—distinguished by its vivid yellow textiles and elegant furnishings.

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🏠 George Washington wasn’t always the owner of Mount Vernon—did you know he inherited it #OnThisDay in 1761?

🏠 George Washington wasn’t always the owner of Mount Vernon—did you know he inherited it #OnThisDay in 1761?

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🪦 Learn about why we lay a wreath at George Washington’s Tomb. You can see wreath layings at the Tomb on special occasions like Washington’s birthday and every day during regular visitation hours:

🪦 Learn about why we lay a wreath at George Washington’s Tomb. You can see wreath layings at the Tomb on special occasions like Washington’s birthday and every day during regular visitation hours:

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What did George Washington wear when he was inaugurated as the first president of the United States? 🇺🇸 In April of 1789, Washington wore this suit coat to his inauguration in New York. For a limited time, this coat is on display in our museum. Don't miss this opportunity to witness a piece of history in person. Learn more about the suit coat:

What did George Washington wear when he was inaugurated as the first president of the United States? 🇺🇸 In April of 1789, Washington wore this suit coat to his inauguration in New York. For a limited time, this coat is on display in our museum. Don't miss this opportunity to witness a piece of history in person. Learn more about the suit coat:

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🪑 Walk the rooms where history happened. Visit George Washington’s Mansion.

🪑 Walk the rooms where history happened. Visit George Washington’s Mansion.

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Happy #PresidentsDay from Mount Vernon! 🇺🇸 🥁

Happy #PresidentsDay from Mount Vernon! 🇺🇸 🥁

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