Learn about the Washingtons' Christmas traditions, tour the candlelit Mansion, including the rarely-seen third floor, and meet First Lady 'Martha Washington'. This is the only time of the year that Mount Vernon is open for public evening tours.

The Ford Orientation Center and Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center illuminate fascinating chapters of Washington's life in two state-of-the-art facilities. Discover the real George Washington.

As an important new feature you are invited to access The Papers of George Washington Digital Edition right from the Mount Vernon website.