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.
Battle Brief - The Rise and Fall of Horatio GatesDuring the first two years of the Revolutionary War, former British Army officer Horatio Gates was a godsend to the American cause. A superb administr... Read More
Fall Plant and Garden Sale at Mount VernonThe same plants grown at George Washington's estate can now adorn your garden. Shop for seasonal color and heirloom plants along with native perennial... Read More
George Washington Patriot RunParticipate in a 10-miler or 5K race at Mount Vernon during America's 250th anniversary. Cross the finish line with the Mansion in view and receive... Read More
Fall Homeschool Days at Mount VernonHomeschool families are welcome to discover the secret world of Revolutionary War spies, including George Washington’s role in American espionage an... Read More
Fall Homeschool Days at Mount VernonHomeschool families are welcome to discover the secret world of Revolutionary War spies, including George Washington’s role in American espionage an... Read More
Colonial Market & Fair at Mount VernonStep back in time to shop for crafts and wares made by 18th-century artisans at the Colonial Market & Fair. Watch makers display period crafting te... Read More
Colonial Market & Fair at Mount VernonStep back in time to shop for crafts and wares made by 18th-century artisans at the Colonial Market & Fair. Watch makers display period crafting te... 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
Homeschool Workshop: Art ExplorationHomeschool families are invited to a special program exploring the art history of George Washington’s world. Take a tour of Mount Vernon's histor... Read More
Fall Wine Festival at Mount VernonTaste unlimited samples from Virginia's finest wineries at Mount Vernon’s Fall Wine Festival. Relax on the east lawn overlooking the Potomac Rive... Read More
Fall Wine Festival at Mount VernonTaste unlimited samples from Virginia's finest wineries at Mount Vernon’s Fall Wine Festival. Relax on the east lawn overlooking the Potomac Rive... Read More
Fall Wine Festival at Mount VernonTaste unlimited samples from Virginia's finest wineries at Mount Vernon’s Fall Wine Festival. Relax on the east lawn overlooking the Potomac Rive... 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
