Fairfax County has roots in the founding of America in many different respects. Founding Fathers George Washington and George Mason made their homes here and those are some of the most visited historic sites in the Commonwealth. We are also home to the National Museum of the United States Army and the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center – which tell the tales of individuals and institutions that gave all they had to advance America across the centuries through sacrifice and innovation.
These sites, and dozens of others, not only highlight the revolution that defined America’s earliest existence, but also the continuing evolution of America as the destiny of our nation unfolded through a beautifully diverse collection of cultures and beliefs all striving to make our country as good as it possibly could be.
Remember the Ladies: An America 250 Concert2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence during a critical year in the American Revolution-1776. Throughout the United Stat... Read More
Fall Harvest Family DaysCelebrate the crisp autumn season with 18th-century activities and demonstrations at the Farm at Mount Vernon. Watch wheat treading demonstrations ... Read More
Fall Harvest Family DaysCelebrate the crisp autumn season with 18th-century activities and demonstrations at the Farm at Mount Vernon. Watch wheat treading demonstrations ... Read More
Trick-or-Treating at Mount VernonCollect candy around the historic grounds and celebrate Halloween with 18th-century entertainment and activities. Hear live musical performances, s... Read More
Mount Vernon Salutes VeteransIn honor of our nation's veterans, George Washington’s Mount Vernon admits FREE all active duty, former, or retired military personnel on Veterans D... Read More
Mount Vernon by CandlelightJoin Mount Vernon for a candlelit guided tour and learn about holiday traditions in colonial Virginia, shared by costumed actors portraying George Was... Read More
Mount Vernon by CandlelightJoin Mount Vernon for a candlelit guided tour and learn about holiday traditions in colonial Virginia, shared by costumed actors portraying George Was... Read More
Mount Vernon by CandlelightJoin Mount Vernon for a candlelit guided tour and learn about holiday traditions in colonial Virginia, shared by costumed actors portraying George Was... Read More
Sensory-Friendly Family Morning at Mount VernonMount Vernon invites neurodivergent individuals and their families to explore the estate for a sensory-friendly morning. Take a special self-guide... Read More
Mount Vernon by CandlelightJoin Mount Vernon for a candlelit guided tour and learn about holiday traditions in colonial Virginia, shared by costumed actors portraying George Was... Read More
Mount Vernon by CandlelightJoin Mount Vernon for a candlelit guided tour and learn about holiday traditions in colonial Virginia, shared by costumed actors portraying George Was... Read More
Christmas Illuminations at Mount VernonJoin Mount Vernon for a family-friendly celebration of the holiday season with an enchanted evening of Christmas Illuminations. Watch stunning holi... Read More
Christmas Illuminations at Mount VernonJoin Mount Vernon for a family-friendly celebration of the holiday season with an enchanted evening of Christmas Illuminations. Watch stunning holi... Read More
Mount Vernon by CandlelightJoin Mount Vernon for a candlelit guided tour and learn about holiday traditions in colonial Virginia, shared by costumed actors portraying George Was... Read More
Mount Vernon by CandlelightJoin Mount Vernon for a candlelit guided tour and learn about holiday traditions in colonial Virginia, shared by costumed actors portraying George Was... Read More
