You might be interested to find Mount Vernon, George Washington’s famous home and plantation, being located 16 miles south of Washington DC. It is interesting to find the mansion, and Washington’s tomb. B
You will also find the 50 acre estate having more than a dozen original outbuildings, including an active blacksmith’s shop, stables, the kitchen, a smokehouse, and a reconstructed slave cabin, and others along with the promptcharters.com

Just enjoy the ‘living history’, and explore the four acre demonstration farm as well.

Just walk through four magnificent gardens, taking up over six acres, and housing everything from vegetables, to fruit trees, to flowers. You can aslo walk on the quarter-mile wooded trail, through holly, laurel, and oak trees.

You will aslo enjoy here at the estate a museum and education center, along with its 23 galleries, displays, and theaters, as well.

Events
.
Music at Mount Vernon
January 26, 2016 — 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Robert H. and Clarice Smith Auditorium Music at Mount Vernon is a three-part series designed to both entertain and educate through history and music.

.
Our American Girl
January 30, 2016 — 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Robert H. and Clarice Smith Auditorium This event has been rescheduled. Guests who have already purchased a ticket will receive an email with more details.

.
Mount Vernon Inn Chocolate Dinner
February 12, 2016 — 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
The Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant Join the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant for a night of indulgence! From peppercorn crust New York strip steak to triple chocolate cheesecake, this four-course dinner will be one for the books.

.
Presidents Day
February 13, 2016 – February 15, 2016 — All Day Celebrate the very first president of the United States on the most exciting weekend of the year! To kick-off George Washington’s 284th birthday, enjoy birthday cake on February 13-14 (included in admission)…

.
George Washington’s 284th Birthday
February 22, 2016 — 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Visit Mount Vernon on George Washington’s birthday for FREE! Partake in special wreathlaying ceremonies throughout the day and watch as newly naturalized Americans take the oath of citizenship.

.
The Mount Vernon Inn & Port City Brewing Company Beer Dinner
February 26, 2016 — 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant This event has been rescheduled, if you have already purchased a ticket you will receive an email with more details.

.
Tea with Lady Washington
February 27, 2016 — 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant Join “Lady Washington” for an intimate fireside tea and conversation.

.
Music at Mount Vernon
March 1, 2016 — 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Robert H. and Clarice Smith Auditorium Music at Mount Vernon is a three-part series designed to both entertain and educate through history and music.

.
Tea with Lady Washington
March 5, 2016 — 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant Join “Lady Washington” for an intimate fireside tea and conversation.

.
Homeschool Day
March 8, 2016 — All Day
12-Acre Field In partnership with local homeschool organizations, Mount Vernon invites homeschooling families to experience 18th-century plantation life during this special program!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Vernon