REVOLUTIONARY WAR WEEKENDMeet hundreds of military re-enactors, learn more about life in the 18th century, take part in a family-friendly “youth muster,” and watch battle re-enactments during this two-day encampment.

TICKETS: Included in general admission.

OUR AMERICAN GIRLBring your dolls and enjoy this special youth tour of the estate. 1–3 p.m.

TICKETS: $35 youth, $25 adults. Sales begin March 6 at 10 a.m. Member pre-sale: February 27–March 3.

APRIL 8

MAY 13–14

MAY 6–7

SPRING WINE FESTIVAL & SUNSET TOURSample wines from 20 Virginia wineries while enjoying the breathtaking views from Washington’s home and live jazzon the east lawn overlooking the scenic Potomac River. 6–9 p.m.

TICKETS: $40 Friday, $48 Saturday, $36 Sunday. Sales begin March 6. Member pre-sale: February 27–March 3.

MOTHER’S DAY WEEKENDStroll through Mount Vernon’s magnifi cent gardens in bloom and celebrate mom with the Mother of our Country, “Martha Washington,” for a special weekend event. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

TICKETS: Included in general admission.

MAY 19–21

SUMMER ESCAPETake in the stunning views and enjoy an evening on the grounds of Washington’s estate including tours of the Mansion and gardens and specialty tastings from local microbreweries. Wine and desserts will be available for sale. 6–9 p.m.

TICKETS: $25. Sales begin March 20. Member pre-sale March 13–17.

MARTHA’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONObserve the moving naturalization ceremony, as we welcome100 of our newest United States citizens, in partnership withUnited States Citizenship and Immigration Services.

TICKETS: Included in general admission.

FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND“General Washington” greets guests during Father’s Day weekend and shares insights about his role as husband, stepfather, and Father of our Country. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

TICKETS: Included in general admission.

JUNE 2

FARM TO TABLE: RECEPTION, TOUR, AND DINNERLearn how food was grown, stored, and prepared for the Washington family while enjoying cocktails in the upper garden and a four-course dinner at the Mount Vernon Inn. 6:30–10 p.m.

TICKETS: $150. Sales begin May 15.

JUNE 16

AN AMERICAN CELEBRATIONMount Vernon salutes our fi rst commander in chief with a dazzling display of made-for-daytime fi reworks and a naturalization ceremony for 100 new citizens. A truly inspiring day at a truly inspiring place. 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

TICKETS: Included in general admission.

JUNE 9–10

INDEPENDENCE FIREWORKSStart your Independence Day weekend celebration with a bang on Friday, June 30 or Saturday, July 1. Magnifi cent fi reworks choreographed to a moving soundtrack and more. 6–9:45 p.m.

TICKETS: $34 adult with Mansion tour, $30 adult without Mansion tour, $24 youth with Mansion tour, $20 youth without Mansion tour.

Sales begin May 29. Member pre-sale: May 22–26.

JUNE 17–18

JUNE 30–JULY 1 JULY 4

HISTORIC PLANT & GARDEN SALEThe same plants grown on Washington’s estate can now adorn your garden! At the Mount Vernon Historic Plant and Garden Sale, historic trees, shrubs and plants as well as a wide variety of annuals, perennials, heirloom tomatoes and herbs—each carefully nurtured in the Mount Vernon greenhouses—will be available for purchase.

Mount Vernon’s Historic Plant and Garden Sale is located just outside the main gift shop in the Mount Vernon Inn Complex. No admission is required.

CULINARY EVENTS AT THE MOUNT VERNON INNThe Mount Vernon Inn features a lively calendar of specialty dinners, spirits tastings, and more throughout the year, plus regular brunch and happy hour programs. Visit mountvernon.org/inn to see upcoming events.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMSFree Monthly Book Talks In partnership with the Ford Motor Company, the Washington Library offers evening book talks focusing on our nation’s colonial, revolutionary, and founding eras.

mountvernon.org/libraryevents

Spring Symposium, June 2-4 Join leading gardeners, historians, horticulturalists, archaeologists, and preservationists as they reconsider the importance of gardening, landscapes, and design in early America.

Cost: $250. Register online at mountvernon.org/mvsymposium

P.O. Box 110, Mount Vernon, VA 22121

2017 Spring

Special Events

Adults: $20 ($18 online) Youth 6–11: $10 ($9 online) Children 5 and under: Free

Daytime events included in general admission Buy tickets online and save

Located at the southern end of the George Washington Memorial Parkway.

Free parking | Open daily 703.780.2000 | mountvernon.org

APRIL 22–MAY 21