Thanksgiving at Mount Vernon (George Washington's Historic Estate)
Visit on your scheduleNov 26 – Nov 29 · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Open Thanksgiving Day and holiday weekend Nov 26–29, 2026; 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily
George Washington's Mount Vernon3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mount Vernon, VA 22121 · 14.0 mi approx. from Washington, DCDirections
All ages welcome; stroller-accessible estate pathways and museum galleries
From $28$28 adults (12+); $15 youth (6–11); free for children 5 & under; estate admission includes grounds & museum
About this adventure
George Washington's Mount Vernon estate is open 365 days a year, welcoming families to experience American history along the scenic banks of the Potomac River on Thanksgiving Day and throughout the holiday weekend. Visitors can explore the preserved 18th-century Mansion, walk the peaceful autumn gardens, and discover hands-on historic trades. Children will love meeting heritage-breed farm animals—including Ossabaw Island hogs, Dominique chickens, and Hog Island sheep—at the 12-sided historic barn, alongside live costumed demonstrations of colonial hearth cooking, cooperage, and harvest preparation. The estate's Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant serves a traditional Thanksgiving feast, and Thanksgiving weekend marks the kickoff of evening candlelight tours.
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