Mount Vernon by Candlelight
Enjoy a candlelit guided tour of Mount Vernon and hear about holiday traditions in 18th-century Virginia.
On select evenings, from November 28-December 23, 2025, families can step back in time through history with Mount Vernon on a 45-minute candlelit tour of the estate as Mount Vernon celebrates the build-up to the 250th anniversary of American Independence.
Explore the lantern-lit historic area, hear stories of Christmases past from costumed character interpreters, and listen to music and caroling while enjoying complimentary ginger cookies and spiced cider in the Education Center Lobby. Plus, greet Aladdin, the Christmas camel, and wander through the Revolutionary War encampment.
Pre-registration required; link below.
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