Mount Vernon By Candlelight

Going to be in the area for the holidays? Come see the beauty of 'winterized' Mount Vernon...

"Mrs. Washington" hosts an enchanting evening of candlelit tours, fireside Christmas caroling, and hot cider and ginger cookies. The tour includes the first and second floors only, featuring characters from the Washingtons' world guiding visitors through the home and adding ambiance and authenticity to a traditional Christmas evening at Mount Vernon.

Mount Vernon's modern buildings include merry music and the opportunity for holiday shopping until 9 p.m. Tickets are available at Mount Vernon's Ford Orientation Center or at http://www.mountvernon.org/ starting November 1.

Friday, November 26 - Sunday, November 28 5.00pm -8.30pm
Saturday, December 04 - Sunday, December 05 5.00pm -8.30pm
Saturday, December 11 - Sunday, December 12 5.00pm -8.30pm
Saturday, December 18 - Sunday, December 19 5.00pm -8.30pm

Admission Fee: $20/adults $14/child

Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy
Mount Vernon, VA 22121

Public Inquiries: 703.780.2000
Dining Reservations: 703.780.0011
Group Sales: 703.799.8688


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