Following their January wedding, George Washington brought his bride and her two children to Mount Vernon on April 7, 1759.
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Martha's Arrival at Mount Vernon
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The Colonel Brings Home His Bride
Following their January wedding, George
Washington brought his bride and her two children to Mount Vernon on April 7, 1759. At this point, 26 year-old Martha Washington had never been more than 40 miles from where she was born.
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April is National Garden Month
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Mount Vernon Plant Finder
Use our online tool to see which plants grow on the estate and where you can find them, both at Mount Vernon and in the U.S.
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The Four Gardens of Mount Vernon
While George Washington oversaw most aspects of managing the pleasure grounds, Martha Washington oversaw the kitchen garden.
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The same plants grown on George Washington's estate can now adorn your garden! During our Annual Plant & Garden Sale, April 21 - May 20, you can shop for historic trees, shrubs, plants, and flowers grown in the Mount Vernon
greenhouses.
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Wind Tears Down George Washington's Tree
On March 2, a severe wind storm struck down two historic trees on the estate, including a circa 1791 Canadian hemlock.
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Lambs Born This Spring
See the adorable lambs that were born on the estate this spring! Hog Island sheep are a rare breed that is native to Virginia.
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Preservation & Collections
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Restoring the Front Parlor
Learn why the Front Parlor is being painted a cream color during its current restoration and about other changes that are being made to this room.
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Replicating Washington's Harpsichord
Washington's 1793 harpsichord is one of the best preserved examples of its type in the world.
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This Month's Featured Recipes
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These recipes inspired by the colonial era have been adapted for modern use.
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Send us your photos of Mount Vernon for a chance to be featured in one of our publications this year! Submit your high-resolution photos by emailing them to photos@mountvernon.org. You will be contacted if your photo is chosen for publication.
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George Washington's Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121
United States
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Mount Vernon is owned and maintained in trust for the people of the United States by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union, a private, non-profit organization. We don't accept government funding and rely upon private contributions to help preserve George Washington’s home and legacy.
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